Precision Agriculture Basics

A Practical Guide to Site-Specific Decision-Making Using Multidisciplinary Precision Farming Techniques

Precision Agriculture Basics, Second Edition delivers a comprehensive resource for understanding site-specific agricultural management. This updated edition compiles the latest advancements in precision agriculture into accessible chapters suitable for both novice and advanced readers, addressing global food security challenges through economically and environmentally sustainable farming practices.

Authored by over 100 experts in precision agriculture across the U.S. and globally, the second edition includes new chapters on fertilizer calculations, machine learning and AI in agriculture, soil health and biology, remote sensing for water stress management, and precision weed management. Readers will also find:

• A multidisciplinary approach integrating crop science, economics, data science, agricultural engineering, and geostatistics
• Calculation overviews and problem sets with commonly used equations for individualized learning
• Educational materials and instructional strategies for the classroom and for use by extension professionals
• An updated library of video interviews with agronomists and researchers on field advancements
• Archived datasets for teaching introductory to advanced data analytic techniques in precision agriculture

Perfect for students, certified crop consultants, crop advisors, extension workers, and practitioners interested in the practical applications of site-specific agricultural management, this book will also benefit professionals in the agriculture industry and academic researchers seeking insights into current advancements in precision agriculture.