Dr. Brian Arnall is a Professor and the Sitlington Endowed Chair in Agriculture at Oklahoma State University, specializing in precision agriculture and nutrient management. He earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science from OSU and has served as an extension specialist since 2008. His work focuses on site-specific technologies, sensor-based tools, and remote sensing to improve fertilizer use and boost farm profitability. With over 75 publications, 100+ grants, and extensive outreach, Dr. Arnall develops practical tools—including mobile apps—to help producers make better, data-driven decisions in the field.

Dr. Leonardo Bastos, an Assistant Professor in Integrative Precision Agriculture at the University of Georgia, stands out with a diverse educational background. Holding a B.S. in Soil Science and Agronomy from Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, an M.S. in Microbiology from Kansas State University, and a Ph.D. in Soil Fertility/Precision Agriculture with a minor in Statistics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Dr. Bastos is well-equipped to lead groundbreaking research in the field. Leading a lab that specializes in sensor-based variable rate nutrient management, pre-harvest crop quality prediction, and regional envirotyping, Dr. Bastos combines academic rigor with a passion for applied statistics and data science in agriculture and natural resources. His expertise and educational journey mark him as a key contributor to the advancement of agricultural practices.

Dr. Mark Licht is an Associate Professor and Extension Cropping Systems Agronomist in the Department of Agronomy at Iowa State University. He serves as a technical editor for the Crop, Forage, and Turfgrass Management journal and is a co-managing director of the Midwest Cover Crops Council. Dr. Licht grew up on a corn, soybean, and farrow-to-finish hog farm. He holds a double B.S. in Agronomy and Extension Education, an M.S. in Soil Science, and a Ph.D. in Crop Production and Physiology, all from Iowa State University. With over 20 years of experience in applied corn and soybean agronomic systems, his current extension, research, and teaching program focuses on the holistic management of cropping systems to achieve productivity, profitability, and environmental goals. His research primarily centers on various aspects of soybean, corn, and cover crop management.