From Conventional to Connected: Integrating Emerging Technologies into Weed Management Systems
April 6, 2026
Description
Join us for From Conventional to Connected: Integrating Emerging Technologies into Weed Management Systems, a forward-looking toolbox webinar exploring how innovation is reshaping weed control. Featuring weed science experts Thierry Besançon (Rutgers University) and Lynn Sosnoskie (Cornell University), this session highlights practical strategies for integrating cutting-edge tools—like autonomous robots, AI-guided systems, and precision spraying—into specialty crop production.
Whether you're a grower, advisor, or ag professional, discover how to combine traditional approaches with emerging technologies to tackle herbicide resistance and improve efficiency in modern weed management.
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Thierry Besançon (Rutgers University)
Thierry Besançon (Rutgers University)
Thierry Besançon is a weed scientist and Extension Specialist at Rutgers University, where he focuses on integrated weed management in specialty cropping systems, including vegetables, blueberries, and cranberries. His research emphasizes herbicide programs, resistance management, and the integration of emerging agricultural technologies such as autonomous robots, laser weeding, and precision spraying. Besançon is also actively engaged in Extension outreach, providing practical recommendations and decision-support resources to stakeholders across New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region.
Lynn Sosnoskie (Cornell University)
Lynn Sosnoskie (Cornell University)
Lynn Sosnoskie is an Assistant Professor of Weed Science at Cornell University, specializing in weed ecology and management in vegetable cropping systems. Her research integrates field experimentation and emerging technologies to address challenges such as herbicide resistance and precision weed control. She has a strong focus on evaluating novel tools, including laser and AI-guided systems, or sustainable weed management in specialty crops. Sosnoskie also contributes to Extension and applied research efforts aimed at improving weed control strategies for growers across New York and the northeastern United States.