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A Precision Agriculture Symposium

GK Technology, Inc. is proud to host its second annual precision agriculture symposium, Ag Geek Insights. This event is dedicated to advancing the field of precision agriculture by spotlighting innovative ideas and fostering collaboration among specialists working at the intersection of software, agronomy, and hardware. Join us as we explore cutting-edge solutions and strategies to drive the future of precision farming.

Upcoming Symposium - Monday, Feb 2 and Tuesday, Feb 3

The Ag Geek Insights Symposium is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, February 2 and 3, 2026, at Lake Region State College's Hofstad Ag Center in Devils Lake, ND.
This will be a two day event, with a half day of programming on day one, a social the evening of day one and a half day of programming on day two.  We will end in time for Agronomy on Ice participants to set up their ice houses before Agronomy on Ice on Wednesday, February 4. AOI Logo Transparent Backround

Space is limited at this event.  Please register using our online registration form.  Questions, please contact Cheryl (701-289-6002) at the GK Technology, Inc. office.

CEUs for this event will be applied for, totaling 2.5 NM, 1.5 SW, and 2 CM CEUs.
Registration cost:
$150 USD/attendee + tax (register by Thursday, January 29, 2026).  Late registration cost: $170 USD/attendee + tax. You will receive a bill shortly after registering.
NOTE: Single day registration is available at $75 USD/day. Late single day registration is $85 USD/day + tax.
If you are registering more than one employee for a company, a 10% discount on the total will be applied.
CEUs for this event will be applied for.
Venue information:
Lake Region State College Hofstad Ag Center
1801 College Dr N
Devils Lake, ND  58301
Social Location Information:
JD's Bar & Grill
318 Shelvers Pl
Devils Lake, ND  58301
Hotel Information: (Your responsibility for lodging)
Sleep Inn - $115/night
Group Block Name: GK Technology Group
Rooms Available: 10
Phone Number: 701-350-3010
Address: 1413 US-2, Devils Lake, ND
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - $120/night
Group Block Name: GK Technology
Rooms Available: 15
Phone Number: 701-544-0129
Address: 1801 US-2, Devils Lake, ND
Holiday Inn Express - $96/night
Group Block Name: GKT Blockcode
Rooms: 15
Phone Number: 701-665-3200
Address: 875 US-2, Devils Lake, ND

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Monday, February 2, 2026 Hofstad Ag Center LRSC

Time

Topic

CEUs

Presenter

11:00-11:30*
Registration and Soil Truck/SD Ditch/Ag Hardware Walkaround
11:30-12:00
Kickoff
12:00-12:30*
Lunch
12:30-1:00
Fertilizer Technology
0.5 NM
Dr. Jay Goos
Emeritus NDSU
1:00-1:30
Soil Sampling Basics
0.5 NM
Sarah Lovas
GK Technology
1:30-2:00
Precision Ag Hardware
0.5 CM
Paul Bruns
New Holland
2:00-2:30*
Break
2:30-3:00
Gridding the Zone
0.5 NM
Kyle Okke
Agile Agronomy
3:00-3:30
Maps to Machines Workflows: JD Ops/Slingshot/Field Ops
0.5 NM
Preston Sundeen, LRSC
Emily Mootz, CHS
Paul Bruns, New Holland
3:30-4:00
Lidar Data Quality
0.5 SW
4:00-5:00
Travel time to hotels and JD's Bar & Grill; LRSC Ag Rides begin from block hotels
4:30
Bar Opens
5:00
Official Start of Social
5:00-5:45
Tiny Bytes of Precision Ag Knowledge Trivia

LRSC Ag Club students will be available for rides to and from Block Hotels (block hotels are the hotels listed on this agenda) and the social event at JD's Bar and Grill.  Please tip these students generously as tip proceeds go to the LRSC Ag Club.  No rides after 11 pm.
*A variety of soil sampling trucks, an SD Ditch setup, and a historical precision ag hardware display will be located in the shop for the duration of the meeting.  Please check out these displays during breaks and meals.


Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Hofstad Ag Center LRSC

Time

Topic

CEUs

Presenter

7:00-8:00*
Breakfast prepared by LRSC Ag Club
7:45-8:00
Second Morning Introduction
8:15-8:45
Soil Analysis Q&A
0.5 NM
John Breker
AGVISE Laboratories
8:45-9:15
Soil Variability on the Landscape
0.5 SW
John Heard
retired Manitoba Agriculture
9:15-9:45
Creating the World's Largest Corn Maze
0.5 CM
Matt Krueger
K&D Krueger Farms & Sons
9:45-10:15*
Break
10:15-10:45
Variable Rate Seeding Canola
0.5 CM
Jason Hodus & Ben Erickstad
H & E Consulting
10:45-11:15
So You're Thinking of Putting in Tile
0.5 SW
Dan Coffman
GK Technology
11:15-11:45
Creative Use Cases for ADMS
0.5 CM
Jodi Boe
Sarah Lovas
GK Technology
11:45
Closing
12:00
Boxed Lunch for Take Away

*A variety of soil sampling trucks, an SD Ditch setup, and a historical precision ag hardware display will be located in the shop for the duration of the meeting.  Please check out these displays during breaks and meals!