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Precision Farming: An Introduction

Glen Rains and, Daniel Thomas (March, 2009)

Summary

This document introduces the technology and terms describing the farm management practice called precision farming. An introduction to precision farming and how it can be used, as well as descriptions of the major components, a glossary of commonly used precision farming terms, and a list of agricultural suppliers that provide precision farming services are presented. The information has been tailored more or less to the row crop farmer, but reference to other farming operations are also discussed.