Utah Research and Development Agreement between USDAs Agricultural Research Service, eMerge Vision Systems, Inc., and IA State Univ. of Science and Technology

• Category: Corporations - Public - Research Development and Distribution
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-EG-9166
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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Cooperative Research & Dev. Agr. Btwn USDA's Agricultural Research Serv., eMerge Vision Systems, & Iowa State Univ. of Science and Technology dated 00/00. 16 pages The Utah Research and Development Agreement between USDA's Agricultural Research Service, emerge Vision Systems, Inc., and IA State Univ. Of Science and Technology is a collaborative effort aimed at promoting innovation and technological advancements in the field of agriculture. This agreement focuses on leveraging the expertise and resources of the three entities to drive research, development, and implementation of cutting-edge solutions to enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and profitability. Through this partnership, the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, emerge Vision Systems, Inc., and IA State Univ. Of Science and Technology aim to address key challenges faced by the agricultural industry, such as increasing crop yields, improving pest management practices, and optimizing resource utilization. By combining their unique strengths and capabilities, they can accelerate the pace of innovation and bring about transformative changes in the agricultural sector. The research and development activities under this agreement encompass a broad range of areas, including but not limited to: 1. Crop genetics and breeding: Researchers will collaborate to develop high-yielding, disease-resistant crop varieties that can thrive in Utah's diverse climatic conditions. By leveraging advanced genetic techniques such as gene editing and marker-assisted selection, the goal is to enhance crop productivity and resilience. 2. Precision agriculture and remote sensing: The agreement aims to explore the use of advanced technologies like drones, satellite imagery, and machine learning algorithms to enable precise and real-time monitoring of crop health, soil conditions, and pest infestations. This data-driven approach will enable farmers to make informed decisions and optimize their farming practices. 3. Sustainable agriculture practices: The entities involved will work together to develop and promote environmentally friendly farming methods that minimize the use of chemical inputs and reduce the ecological footprint of agriculture. This could include studying the efficacy of cover cropping, crop rotation, and organic farming techniques, among others. 4. Integrated pest management: Researchers will collaborate to develop innovative approaches for pest control that reduce dependence on chemical pesticides. This may involve the use of biocontrol agents, pheromone-based traps, and digital tools for timely pest monitoring and prediction. 5. Water management and irrigation technologies: The partnership aims to develop and evaluate novel irrigation strategies, water-efficient technologies, and crop varieties that can thrive with limited water resources. This will help address water scarcity issues and promote sustainable water management practices in agriculture. Types of Utah Research and Development Agreements: 1. Research Partnership Agreement: Under this type of agreement, the entities involved collaborate on specific research projects, with each party contributing their expertise, resources, and funding to achieve defined research objectives. 2. Technology Transfer Agreement: This type of agreement focuses on the commercialization and transfer of technologies developed through the collaborative research efforts. It outlines the terms and conditions for the licensing, intellectual property rights, and commercialization of innovative agricultural technologies. 3. Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (PRADA): PRADA is a specific type of agreement governed by the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986. It facilitates the collaborative research and development efforts between federal agencies (like USDA's Agricultural Research Service) and non-federal entities (such as emerge Vision Systems, Inc. and IA State Univ. Of Science and Technology). The PRADA outlines the rights, responsibilities, and intellectual property arrangements between the parties involved. In conclusion, the Utah Research and Development Agreement between USDA's Agricultural Research Service, emerge Vision Systems, Inc., and IA State Univ. Of Science and Technology is a dynamic collaboration aimed at advancing agricultural research, technological innovation, and sustainability. Through this partnership, the entities combine their expertise and resources to address critical challenges faced by the agricultural industry.

The Utah Research and Development Agreement between USDA's Agricultural Research Service, emerge Vision Systems, Inc., and IA State Univ. Of Science and Technology is a collaborative effort aimed at promoting innovation and technological advancements in the field of agriculture. This agreement focuses on leveraging the expertise and resources of the three entities to drive research, development, and implementation of cutting-edge solutions to enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and profitability. Through this partnership, the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, emerge Vision Systems, Inc., and IA State Univ. Of Science and Technology aim to address key challenges faced by the agricultural industry, such as increasing crop yields, improving pest management practices, and optimizing resource utilization. By combining their unique strengths and capabilities, they can accelerate the pace of innovation and bring about transformative changes in the agricultural sector. The research and development activities under this agreement encompass a broad range of areas, including but not limited to: 1. Crop genetics and breeding: Researchers will collaborate to develop high-yielding, disease-resistant crop varieties that can thrive in Utah's diverse climatic conditions. By leveraging advanced genetic techniques such as gene editing and marker-assisted selection, the goal is to enhance crop productivity and resilience. 2. Precision agriculture and remote sensing: The agreement aims to explore the use of advanced technologies like drones, satellite imagery, and machine learning algorithms to enable precise and real-time monitoring of crop health, soil conditions, and pest infestations. This data-driven approach will enable farmers to make informed decisions and optimize their farming practices. 3. Sustainable agriculture practices: The entities involved will work together to develop and promote environmentally friendly farming methods that minimize the use of chemical inputs and reduce the ecological footprint of agriculture. This could include studying the efficacy of cover cropping, crop rotation, and organic farming techniques, among others. 4. Integrated pest management: Researchers will collaborate to develop innovative approaches for pest control that reduce dependence on chemical pesticides. This may involve the use of biocontrol agents, pheromone-based traps, and digital tools for timely pest monitoring and prediction. 5. Water management and irrigation technologies: The partnership aims to develop and evaluate novel irrigation strategies, water-efficient technologies, and crop varieties that can thrive with limited water resources. This will help address water scarcity issues and promote sustainable water management practices in agriculture. Types of Utah Research and Development Agreements: 1. Research Partnership Agreement: Under this type of agreement, the entities involved collaborate on specific research projects, with each party contributing their expertise, resources, and funding to achieve defined research objectives. 2. Technology Transfer Agreement: This type of agreement focuses on the commercialization and transfer of technologies developed through the collaborative research efforts. It outlines the terms and conditions for the licensing, intellectual property rights, and commercialization of innovative agricultural technologies. 3. Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (PRADA): PRADA is a specific type of agreement governed by the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986. It facilitates the collaborative research and development efforts between federal agencies (like USDA's Agricultural Research Service) and non-federal entities (such as emerge Vision Systems, Inc. and IA State Univ. Of Science and Technology). The PRADA outlines the rights, responsibilities, and intellectual property arrangements between the parties involved. In conclusion, the Utah Research and Development Agreement between USDA's Agricultural Research Service, emerge Vision Systems, Inc., and IA State Univ. Of Science and Technology is a dynamic collaboration aimed at advancing agricultural research, technological innovation, and sustainability. Through this partnership, the entities combine their expertise and resources to address critical challenges faced by the agricultural industry.