ABSTRACT
If we were to take a historical review of agriculture in America, it would be easy to cite certain significant technologies that catapulted production to new levels. Some of these technologies would include the advent of petroleum-fueled tractors, fertilizers, hybrid seeds, chemical pesticides and herbicides, alternative tillage practices, and biotechnologies. Without a doubt the total future impact of adopting precision technologies will be far-reaching and of great economic significance. Certainly the ability to increase crop yields and reduce input costs exists. But adopting precision technology in agriculture offers us far more than just making money. These technologies can improve water quality, reduce environmental impact, reduce risk of crop loss, reduce need for field chemical inputs, optimize wildlife populations, and greatly improve farming and natural resource planning.
