IoT4Ag Hosts PA Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding

Topic: Innovation in Pennsylvania Agriculture

Singh Center| Sept. 23rd, 2026 |University Of Pennsylvania


Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding visited IoT4Ag at the University of Pennsylvania to learn about Center research and discuss opportunities for emerging technologies to address agricultural challenges. During the visit, Secretary Redding met with IoT4Ag and Penn Engineering leadership, toured IoT4Ag laboratories, and heard from student researchers about their work. He also gave a Center-wide talk, with IoT4Ag members from Purdue, the University of Florida, and UC Merced joining remotely, followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A.

Highlights

Secretary Redding gives a Center-wide talk at Penn, with IoT4Ag members from Purdue, the University of Florida, and UC Merced joining remotely.

Student researchers demonstrate their work to improve soil moisture sensor performance.

IoT4Ag Penn Site Director and Convergence Research Co-Lead Prof. Kevin Turner moderates the discussion and audience Q&A.

Secretary Redding meets with Penn Engineering and IoT4Ag leadership

Secretary Redding with IoT4Ag students and faculty in an IoT4Ag laboratory

Read more about Secretary Redding’s visit in Penn Engineering’s LinkedIn post →

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