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Farming With Precision

Modern agriculture is full of opportunities to be more precise in managing cropland. Sensors and other technological advances help farmers apply the right amount of resources at the right place at the right time—this is called precision agriculture.

See how the Cropping Systems and Water Quality Research Unit put precision into practice to improve results and protect the soil on a field in mid-Missouri.