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Digital and Precision Agriculture Lab, University of MarylandPrecision Agriculture Technology Conference on Feb 26, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza, Annapolis.Digital and Precision Agriculture Lab, University of MarylandPrecision Agriculture Technology Conference on Feb 26, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza, Annapolis.

Publications and Services

Research Project and Publication

Sponsored Research and Programs

  • Kumar, H. & Jarboe, D. (2025). Irrigation Water Management. USDA NRCS. (PI; $1,437,526; three years).
  • Kumar, H. (2025). Optimizing Precision Irrigation Management for the Soybean Crop in Maryland. Maryland Soybean Board. (PI; $31,147; one year).

Edited Book

  • Himanshu, S.K., Kumar, H., Gupta, P.K., & Palmate, S. S. (under-review). Precision Technologies for digital agriculture: Harnessing IoT, big data, crop modeling, and AI for agricultural production. Elsevier.

Book Chapters

  • Palli, A.*, Sater, H., & Kumar, H. (accepted). Optimizing UAV spray application for pesticide deposition in watermelon production systems in the Mid-Atlantic. Precision Technologies for Digital Agriculture: Harnessing IoT, Big Data, Crop Modeling, and AI for Agricultural Production. Elsevier.
  • Singh, R*. & Kumar, H. (accepted). Next-Gen Data-Driven Precision Irrigation: Application of Artificial Intelligence with In-Situ and Remote Sensing Measurements for Management Zones and VRI Technologies. Precision Technologies for digital agriculture: Harnessing IoT, big data, crop modeling, and AI for agricultural production. Elsevier.
  • Madolli, M., Gade, S., Debnath, S., Kumar, H., & Himanshu, S.K. (accepted). Urbanization, Industrialization, and Water Security: Theoretical perspective and empirical evidence. Precision Technologies for Digital Agriculture: Harnessing IoT, Big Data, Crop Modeling, and AI for Agricultural Production. Elsevier.
  • Williams, N., Grant, K., & Kumar, H. (accepted). Data Sharing, Privacy, and Management Strategies and Security Protocols for Smart Agricultural Systems. Precision Technologies for digital agriculture: Harnessing IoT, big data, crop modeling, and AI for agricultural production. Elsevier.

Refereed Research Articles

  • Kumar, H., Fleuridor, L., Haden, V.R., Chiavegato, M., Jackson-Smith, D., & Lyon, S. (2025). Soil and water impacts around re-introduction of manure into farming systems. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. DOI

Refereed Presentations

  • Palli, A.* & Kumar, H. (2025). Leaf Area Index (LAI) estimation using deep learning and drone imagery. Northeast Agricultural/Biological Engineering Conference (NABEC), August 3-6, 2025.
  • Sengar, A.* & Kumar, H. (2025). Leveraging deep learning techniques for irrigation prescription by soil matric potential analysis. Northeast Agricultural/Biological Engineering Conference (NABEC), August 3-6, 2025.

Refereed Abstracts

  • Kumar, H. (2025). Data-Driven Irrigation Water Management: Integrating Soil Physics from Measurements to Models for Precision Irrigation. CANVAS 2025, ASA-CSSA-SSSA. November 9-12, 2025. View Abstract

Refereed Posters

  • Gadde, N.*, Peterson, C., & Kumar, H. (2025). Forecasting Soil Matric Potential Using ML Ensemble Approach. Cornerstone Event, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Maryland. October 23, 2025.
  • Sengar, A.*, Peterson, C., & Kumar, H. (2025). AI-Driven Smart Irrigation Scheduling Using Deep Learning. Cornerstone Event, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Maryland. October 23, 2025.
  • Allala, S.C.*, Chen, N.*, Peterson, C., & Kumar, H. (2025). Real-Time Crop Water Stress and Irrigation Mapping Using Multispectral Imagery. Cornerstone Event, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Maryland. October 23, 2025.

Refereed Panels

  • Nitrogen Modeling panel. Nutrient Management Update Meeting, Maryland Department of Agriculture. December 4 and December 15, 2025.
  • Barriers and Opportunities in the Adoption of Information and Technologies. National Soil Moisture Workshop. June 2-5, 2025.
  • Precision Ag and Soil Health. Central Maryland 2025 Agronomy Update. February 19, 2025.

Keynotes

  • Kumar, H. (2025). Is Agricultural Intelligence Replacing Other Precision Agriculture Technologies? Keynote Speaker and International Advisor to "International Conference on Modern Agriculture & Allied Sciences (ICMAAS-2025)." December 21-22, 2025

Invited Talks

  • Kumar, H. (2025). Does Data Aggregation Matter in AI Irrigation Predictions? International Conference on Modern Agriculture & Allied Sciences. December 21-22, 2025.
  • Kumar, H. (2025). Decision-Making for Variable Rate Application using Field and Aerial Measurements: Precision Nutrient Management Strategy. Nutrient Management Update Meeting, Maryland Department of Agriculture. December 15, 2025.
  • Kumar, H. (2025). Drone Application in Nitrogen Modeling. Nutrient Management Update Meeting, Maryland Department of Agriculture. December 4, 2025.
  • Kumar, H. (2025). Data-Driven Irrigation Water Management: Integrating Soil Physics from Measurements to Models for Precision Irrigation. CANVAS 2025, ASA-CSSA-SSSA. November 9-12, 2025. View Abstract
  • Kumar, H. (2025). Applications of Unpiloted Aerial Systems in Ornamental Horticulture Production: Image Processing. Cultivate'25. July 12-15, 2025.
  • Kumar, H. (2025). Working irrigation water requirements using soil moisture in crops. National Soil Moisture Workshop. June 2-5, 2025.
  • Kumar, H. (2025). Use of Imaging Software for Decision Making with High-Resolution UAV Data. International IPM Symposium. March 3-6, 2025.