Newsletter - Precision Ag Update
Stay connected with the latest in precision agriculture! The Precision Ag Update newsletter delivers timely insights from ongoing research, experimental results, and technology updates relevant to Montana’s farms and ranches.
This newsletter is part of our broader Precision Ag Extension program and is designed to keep producers, researchers, and ag professionals informed with practical and science-based information.
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Montana’s agricultural landscape is evolving, and precision agriculture (PA) is at the forefront of that transformation. To better understand how producers across the state are engaging with PA technologies, the MSU Precision Agriculture Program at the Northern Ag Research Center (NARC-PA) conducted a comprehensive statewide assessment. The results offer a clear snapshot of current adoption levels, barriers, and opportunities, and they’re shaping the future of Extension support and research priorities.
In this issue: Can Spot Spraying Save You Money? New MSU trials show that camera-based “see-and-spray” systems can cut herbicide use in Montana fallow fields by up to 92% while maintaining weed control. The result: seasonal savings of $109–$114 per acre and better resistance management. Learn how smart spraying technology could stretch your herbicide dollars and boost sustainability.