Corn farmers lead in U.S. adoption of precision agriculture
Precision agriculture — high-tech equipment that allows farmers to tailor seed, fertilizer and pesticide applications to the varying yield potential of their land — requires a significant investment in capital and time. A USDA study says the largest corn farms, those covering more than 4.5 square miles, are the leaders in adopting the equipment, which includes… » Read More
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