On Friday, December 13th, Fresno State hosted the F3 Fall Symposium at the Jordan Agricultural Research Center, where faculty and students showcased innovative agricultural research addressing some of the Central Valleyās most pressing challenges. Made possible by F3 Innovate funding, this event provided a platform for researchers to present projects that spanned a wide range of topics, from advanced irrigation technologies to cancer drug discovery from drought-resistant crops. The diversity of topics highlighted the multidisciplinary nature of ag-tech innovation and the exciting potential for real-world applications in farming and beyond.
The day began with an engaging series of five-minute ālightning talksā by F3 Graduate Student Fellows. Projects included exploring biocharās impact on agriculture, developing precision harvesting systems for citrus, and investigating herbicide resistance in crops. Each presentation demonstrated the studentsā ability to address critical agricultural issues with creativity and technical expertise.
Faculty presentations followed, with topics including enhancing soil health with hydrochar, improving irrigation efficiency using proximal sensing technologies, and designing cost-effective herbicide applicators. Highlights also included a project on hyperspectral virus detection in vineyards and a scalable precision irrigation system aimed at broad farmer adoption. The wide span of research showcased the innovative solutions emerging from Fresno State that could revolutionize agriculture in the region and beyond.
F3 Innovate extends its gratitude to Fresno State for hosting this inspiring event and to the researchers who shared their work. Events like this underscore the power of collaboration between academia and the ag industry to address challenges and drive progress. We are excited to see how these projects will continue to evolve and impact the future of agriculture in the Central Valley and beyond!
Click the link below to download a current list of F3 Innovate projects at Fresno State.
Symposium photos below by Geoffrey Thurner at Fresno State.







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