Institute for Digital and Advanced Agricultural Systems

Welcome to Purdue University’s Institute for Digital and Advanced Agricultural Systems (IDAAS) hub, we are on a mission to revolutionize farming with cool gadgets and smart data. At Purdue's Institute for Digital and Advanced Agricultural Systems , you will learn how digital tools and data science are transforming farming. By using devices for data collection and analysis, we are making agriculture more efficient and sustainable. From automation and data management to UAVs for remote sensing, you'll explore cutting-edge technologies improving various agricultural sectors. Whether you are into animal agriculture or crop management, there's something for everyone passionate about innovation in farming.

Upcoming Event

Upcoming Event

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Connect, Innovate, Grow

Join the Institute for Digital and Advanced Agricultural Systems (IDAAS) for an engaging event on the impact of digital technology in agriculture. Network with industry leaders and discover innovative farming solutions.

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Resources, Education and more

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Educational Opportunities

The College of Agriculture offers multiple opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to gain knowledge and skills in data science and digital agriculture.

Education Programs

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Digital Agriculture Resources toolbox

We have compiled a list of more than 30 spreadsheets on topics of field crops, fertilizer recommendations, economics, data management, animal agriculture, and more. 

DAR Toolbox

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Institutes and Centers

In addition to IDAAS, Purdue has several research centers and institutes with complementary efforts in research, outreach, and educational programs. For the list, see the full list.

Related Institutes and Centers

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Research and Innovation

As big data continues to redefine processes and possibilities in agriculture, Purdue University helps lead the way through innovative, interdisciplinary research.

Research Home

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International Outreach

International Outreach focuses on building global connections, fostering collaboration, and promoting impactful initiatives in science, technology, and innovation.

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Extension outreach

Through Extension, faculty, partnerships, and other digital agriculture advocates, the impact of digital agriculture will grow as new ideas and opportunities spread.

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Top Stories

Top Stories

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Journey along the sugar highway with the new tree physiology lab at Purdue

Hold a leaf up to the light, and the branching network of veins stands out against the thinner, brighter background. Like blood circulating through the human body, these lines are a sophisticated transport network for sugar, water and nutrients....

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Contact and Engagement

Contact Us

Dennis Buckmaster
Dean's Fellow for Digital Agriculture 
Professor, Agricultural & Biological Engineering
digitalag@purdue.edu

Melinda Smith
Project Manager for Digital Agriculture
smit2732@purdue.edu

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