The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering team will hold the "Barn of Tomorrow" webinar series this September.
Designed for livestock producers, industry professionals, researchers and anyone interested in the future of livestock housing, the five-week series will explore cutting-edge advancements in livestock housing, precision technologies and strategies to enhance efficiency, sustainability and animal welfare.
“The livestock industry is evolving, and the future of livestock housing is at the forefront of innovation,” said Dan Andersen, associate professor and agricultural engineer with ISU Extension and Outreach. “This series will delve into the latest research and technological developments shaping the next generation of livestock production facilities.”
Each session will address critical topics, including big data applications in ventilation, livestock sensing technologies and camera-based monitoring solutions. Attendees will gain practical insights on how emerging technologies can improve production efficiency, worker performance, animal comfort and sustainability.
The "Barn of Tomorrow" webinar series will occur every Tuesday in September 2025 at 12 p.m. (CST), with the following schedule:
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