# IDAAS
**Source**: https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/
**Parent**: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/oap/pathway-to-purdue.html
# IDAAS
Using data, science, and innovation to advance agriculture’s future.
The people powering IDAAS. Explore the experts connecting academia and industry to solve global agricultural challenges.
[IDAAS faculty and partners](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/people.html)
The people powering IDAAS. Explore the experts connecting academia and industry to solve global agricultural challenges.
[IDAAS faculty and partners](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/people.html)
IDAAS is a hub and catalyst to build community efforts and data-driven collaboration to enhance long-term productivity and profitability across the agricultural value chain. IDAAS works on connecting academia and industry to solve global agricultural challenges using:
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Advanced data analytics
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.
4,000+
participants in events
120+
staff and faculty affiliates
1,165
K-12 students taught
4,000+
participants in events
120+
staff and faculty affiliates
1,165
K-12 students taught
## *Resources, Education and more*
### Educational Opportunities
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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](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/education/index.html)
### Digital Agriculture Resources toolbox
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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](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/dar-toolbox.html)
### Institutes and Centers
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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](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/digital-ag-resources.html)
### Research and Innovation
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As big data continues to redefine processes and possibilities in agriculture, Purdue University helps lead the way through innovative, interdisciplinary research.
[Research Home](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/research/index.html)
### International Outreach
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International Outreach focuses on building global connections, fostering collaboration, and promoting impact initiatives in science, technology, and innovation.
[Research Home](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/international-outreach.html)
### Extension outreach
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Through Extension, faculty, partnerships, and other digital agriculture advocates, the impact of digital agriculture will grow as new ideas and opportunities spread.
[Research Home](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/extension-outreach.html)
##### 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](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/education/index.html)
##### 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](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/dar-toolbox.html)
##### 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](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/digital-ag-resources.html)
##### 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](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/research/index.html)
##### International Outreach
↓
International Outreach focuses on building global connections, fostering collaboration, and promoting impact initiatives in science, technology, and innovation.
[Research Home](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/international-outreach.html)
##### Extension outreach
↓
Through Extension, faculty, partnerships, and other digital agriculture advocates, the impact of digital agriculture will grow as new ideas and opportunities spread.
[Research Home](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/extension-outreach.html)
## recent stories
Simple Personal Databases – Make Your Records Digital Simply
Keeping records of events, transactions, and important activities can be simplified using digital...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/idaas/2026/02/simple-personal-databases-make-your-records-digital-simply.html "Simple Personal Databases – Make Your Records Digital Simply")
Cultivating industry partnerships in agriculture: Plant breeding, Beck’s Hybrids and The Data Mine
After decades of recording detailed information about different varieties of crops, their traits...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/10/cultivating-industry-partnerships-in-agriculture-plant-breeding-becks-hybrids-and-the-data-mine.html "Cultivating industry partnerships in agriculture: Plant breeding, Beck’s Hybrids and The Data Mine")
AgBridge 2025: Bringing digital agriculture to middle and high school classrooms
Digital technologies are rapidly developing to solve the world’s most pressing problems,...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/10/agbridge-2025.html "AgBridge 2025: Bringing digital agriculture to middle and high school classrooms")
Purdue students launch inaugural SyDAg and Hackathon Weekend
A dynamic team of student leaders from diverse agricultural fields, under the leadership of the...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/09/purdue-university-students-launch-inaugural-sydag-and-hackathon-weekend.html "Purdue students launch inaugural SyDAg and Hackathon Weekend")
Meet Visiting Scholar Rajiv Ranjan
Rajiv Ranjan is a PhD scholar at Plaksha University (Mohali, India), specializing in Computer...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/idaas/2025/07/rajiv-ranjan-visiting-scholar.html "Meet Visiting Scholar Rajiv Ranjan ")
Digital Beef Herd Records
Herd records (breeding, pregnancy checks, births, weaning, treatments, etc.) have value from...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/idaas/2025/06/digital-beef-herd-records.html "Digital Beef Herd Records")
## Contact and Engagement
### Contact Us
[digitalag@purdue.edu](mailto:digitalag@purdue.edu)
Dennis Buckmaster\
Director for IDAAS\
Professor, Agricultural & Biological Engineering\
Ignacio Ciampitti\
Co-Director for IDAAS \
Professor, Agronomy\
Bill Bogan\
Managing Director for IDAAS \
Melinda Smith\
Project Manager for IDAAS
### Get Involved
Community Forum: \
Engage with other [professionals and enthusiasts](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/people.html)
Newsletter [Sign-Up](https://ag.purdue.edu/idaas/digital-agriculture-newsletter.html): \
Stay updated with the latest news and trends
**Become an IDAAS Affiliate**\
Purdue faculty and staff: Fill out this [form](https://airtable.com/appY7pU5HfIBx2wXN/shrdZxmbiQkNNAqek) to join or update your listing in the IDAAS affiliate directory.