Houser settles in as ISU digital ag specialist

Extension specialist passionate about technology in agriculture and how it will advance and help Iowa's farmers make better decisions.

The future of farming in Iowa is set to be shaped by a steady stream of technological advancements, says Iowa State University (ISU) Extension's new digital agriculture specialist.

Doug Houser says with fewer resources and labor, farmers should consider how best to do more with less and innovations will drive farming technology with the continued development of data analytics and autonomous equipment such as tractors, combines, sprayers and drones.

Houser joined ISU early last year to provide Iowa farmers with tools and solutions for adopting digital applications in their operations.

He's passionate about the potential of digital agriculture to revolutionize the industry.

"Take the cell phone," Houser explained. "People said, well, cell phones will never take...