Information Density: Sentera – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H1] Profit from Precision

[H1] Insights for Timely and Informed Actions

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[H2] Empowering Precision Agriculture

At Sentera, we are at the forefront of precision agriculture technology. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of innovative, scalable solutions that transform farming.

By harnessing the power of high-resolution imagery, AI, advanced data science, and state-of-the-art hardware, we provide farmers with precise, plant-level insights. These insights arrive just in time to inform crucial on-farm decisions, significantly boosting both efficiency and profitability.​
Discover how Sentera’s cutting-edge technologies can revolutionize your agricultural practices, leading to smarter, more sustainable farming.

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[H2] Insights BeforeAction

Make informed decisions with confidence. Sentera is committed to providing detailed, insights that empower farmers to act decisively and with confidence. Our solutions are designed to deliver critical data ahead of key agronomic decisions, ensuring that every action you take is backed by the most accurate and timely information available. With Sentera, be proactive, not reactive.​

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[H2] Scalable Precision for Every Acre

Unlock the full potential of every acre with Sentera’s scalable precision agriculture solutions. Tailored to meet the demands of any farm size, our technology ensures that every field receives optimal care and management. Experience affordable precision ag that grows with you, transforming your agricultural practice into a more profitable and sustainable operation.​

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[H2] Accelerating Innovation with Trusted Partners

At Sentera, we believe in the power of collaboration. By forging strong partnerships in the precision agriculture industry, we accelerate innovation and time to market, and deliver solutions through distribution channels that growers know and trust. Our trusted network of partners enhances our capabilities, allowing us to offer cutting-edge, reliable solutions that set new standards in farm management practices. ​

[H2] Powered by Advanced
[H2] Sensing Solutions

Sentera offers a comprehensive suite of sensors, ranging from cutting-edge multispectral sensors to high-resolution cameras, ensuring unmatched accuracy and performance. Our sensors are designed to seamlessly capture both standard and advanced wavebands, facilitating sophisticated vegetation applications and analysis.

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[H2] Elevate Your Farming Practices with Precision Insight.

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[H1] Your Trusted Partner In Precision Agriculture Innovation

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[H2] About Sentera

With over a decade of specialized experience, Sentera stands at the forefront of precision agriculture innovation.

Our expert team, comprising engineers, data scientists, and agricultural specialists, develops advanced solutions that redefine profitable farming. By harnessing the power of reliable remote data collection, our technologies facilitate timely decision-making, empowering growers and agribusinesses to achieve unmatched levels of profitability.

[H2] Our Mission

Sentera is dedicated to building a future where precision farming is within reach for every farmer. Together with our partners, we aim to equip farmers and advisors with transformative tools, unlocking new levels of profitability and pioneering an era of agronomic decision-making based on profound insights into field conditions.

[H2] Our Vision

SmartScript™ Weeds is just the starting point for Sentera’s vision of a comprehensive remote-based precision management platform. By delivering scalable, actionable insights across the season for crop stressors such as disease, nutrient deficiencies, and fertility, we empower farmers and agribusinesses with timely, precise data-driven information. This enhances efficiency and profitability across the supply chain, reduces risk, and facilitates the adoption of accessible precision agriculture solutions for farms of all sizes.​

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[H2] Leading AgriculturalSensor Innovation

Sentera is at the forefront of developing advanced sensors designed specifically for agricultural applications. Our vertically integrated technology stack enables us to continuously innovate and enhance our sensors, ensuring that we consistently deliver highly precise, accurate, and timely insights to our customers.​

[H2] Leadership

Meet our leadership team — a group of seasoned professionals dedicated to steering our vision and propelling our mission forward. Each member brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to enhance Sentera’s strategy and operations.

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[H4] Eric Taipale
[H6] Chief Technology Officer & Founder

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[H4] Joe Walsh
[H6] Chief Growth Officer

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[H6] Head of Finance

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[H4] Kevin Friedenberg
[H6] General Manager

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[H4] Andrew Muehlfeld
[H6] Vice President, Software Develpoment

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[H4] Todd Colten
[H6] Sr. Director, Program Management

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[H4] Dimitris Zermas
[H6] Director of Machine Learning

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[H4] Ryan Nelson
[H6] General Manager (Data Production Systems)

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[H4] Brian Eickoff
[H6] Director of DPS Engineering

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[H6] Geospatial Manager

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[H4] Dan Dorson
[H6] Flight Services Manager

[H2] News and Insights

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PixelScout™: Precision Imagery That Powers Smarter Spraying
Latest News & Insights​In the rapidly evolving world of precision agriculture, timing, accuracy, and productivity are not optional—they are critical. That’s where PixelScout™ delivers. Designed by Sentera to support the most advanced high resolution image analytics, PixelScout is a...
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John Deere Acquires Sentera to Integrate Aerial Field Scouting
Latest News & Insights​MOLINE, Illinois (May 23, 2025) — John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the acquisition of Sentera, a leading provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. This acquisition will advance the capabilities of John Deere's...
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Unlocking the Power of Precision: How Sentera and Capstan Ag Are Transforming Targeted Weed Control
Latest News & Insights​By Andrew Muehlfeld, Sentera & Brian Finstrom, Capstan Ag  Where Precision Meets ActionIn a market full of incremental improvements, Sentera and Capstan Ag are taking a giant leap forward.  Born from a shared commitment to practical innovation, the partnership...
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[H2] Our Culture: Collaborating, Innovating, and Putting Customers First

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[H1] Teamwork

With employees located around the country, we value teamwork as a core value — working together to help our customers solve their biggest challenge.

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[H1] Customer Focus

Our customers come first and it’s evident in how we do business, as we continually seek ways to improve and optimize the Sentera customer experience.

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[H1] Innovation

Sentera sits at the intersection of agriculture and technology, and our teams are dedicated to delivering new solutions to drive the industry ahead.

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[H1] Trusted Partners

From delivering high-quality sensors to derailed data set to software tools, we are a trusted partner that helps our customers confidently make decisions.

[H2] Join Our Team

Get started today to help revolutionize agriculture with cutting-edge precision technology—where innovation meets impact.
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[H1] SMARTSCRIPT™ Next Generation Targeted Spray Solution

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[H2] KNOW BEFORE YOU SPRAY

[H2] Maximize Profitability with Precision Weed Maps and Targeted Spray Prescriptions from SMARTSCRIPT™ Weeds

Experience the precision of SMARTSCRIPT by Sentera, a targeted spray solution that eliminates the need for significant upfront investment. Equipped with advanced technology, our drones quickly detect, identify, and map weeds with accuracy. Within 24 hours of drone deployment, SMARTSCRIPT Weeds provides a customized herbicide prescription, allowing you to optimize your tank mix and volumes for effective weed control. This prescription integrates seamlessly into any precision sprayer with nozzle or section control, reducing herbicide costs by up to 70% and ensuring optimal spraying efficiency for superior weed management.

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[H2] Earlier Weed Detection,Pre-Spray Precision:Act on Insights, Not Assumptions​

Utilize SMARTSCRIPT Weeds precise weed maps to select the most effective herbicide chemistries for your farm. This solution enables targeted investments in premium tank-mixes or pre-emergence chemistries. With targeted spray prescriptions delivered before application, SMARTSCRIPT Weeds ensures the optimal types and volumes of herbicides are in your sprayer tanks, maximizing precision spraying cost savings.

[H2] Faster ROI Achieved

Experience low upfront and ongoing operational costs with SMARTSCRIPT, seamlessly integrating into your field activities. Compatible with any sprayer featuring nozzle-by-nozzle or section control, it offers up to a 70% reduction in non-residual herbicide costs while maintaining optimal sprayer speed. Enjoy maximum efficiency with timely and precise applications, achieving rapid ROI through significant savings and enhanced operational effectiveness.​

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[H2] Speed and Accuracy in Every Application

Experience broadcast-equivalent weed control and application speeds with significantly fewer inputs using SMARTSCRIPT Weeds. Powered by Sentera’s cutting-edge high-precision direct georeferencing (DGR) technology, this system ensures swift data capture, upload, and processing, culminating in a customized herbicide prescription within just 24 hours of drone deployment. Equipped with state-of-the-art sensors, our drones maximize efficiency by covering acres at a rate comparable to a full-speed sprayer while pinpointing weed locations with remarkable precision down to ¼ inch. Seamlessly blending speed and accuracy, SMARTSCRIPT redefines efficiency in weed management.

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[H2] Enhance Weed
[H2] Management

When incorporated into your integrated weed management strategy, SMARTSCRIPT Weeds enhances herbicide resistance management and boosts weed control effectiveness through precision tank mixes, tailored based on real-time weed assessments in your fields.​

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[H2] Enhanced Field and
[H2] Sprayer Logistics​

Get crucial insights before your sprayer takes action. By analyzing weed density by field, prioritize fields and manage logistics for maximum impact, enhancing operational efficiency.​

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[H2] Informed Full Season
[H2] Program

Utilize this season’s insights to inform and enhance next season’s weed management program. After harvest, use weed maps to refine your preplant strategy, including selecting the right residual products.

[H2] From Data Capture to Actionable Insights in 24 Hours

[H2] Interested in SMARTSCRIPT™ Weeds for the 2026 Season?

We’re expanding SMARTSCRIPT in 2026 to bring precision weed management to more acres. If you’re interested in using SMARTSCRIPT next season, complete the form below to let us know. We’ll keep you informed as we prepare for the 2026 launch and notify you when service becomes available in your area.

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FieldAgent™

[H1] Transform Imagery Into Agronomic Intelligence

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[H2] Your Complete Platformfor Crop Analytics, Visualization,and Collaboration

FieldAgent™ from Sentera is the digital foundation for agronomic intelligence – built to turn imagery into actionable insights that improve yield, operational decision-making, and research outcomes.
FieldAgent processes drone, satellite, and ground imagery to deliver accurate, repeatable results for agronomy, research, and operational applications of any scale.
Using spot sampling and full field scans, FieldAgent captures representative imagery efficiently and reliably — reducing time at the field while increasing statistical accuracy.

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[H2] FieldAgent™ Platform

[H3] The Engine Behind the Insights

FieldAgent is more than a software platform — it’s where agronomy teams and data come together to drive better decisions. It unites imagery, analytics, and insights to give every user — from growers and agronomists to research and enterprise teams — a single, connected workspace for understanding field performance.

Whether scouting a single field or managing global operations, FieldAgent scales with your goals. By combining field-level data capture, high-resolution imagery, and advanced analytics, it transforms raw data into actionable intelligence. From drone flights to reports, everything happens in one collaborative platform.

[H5] Core Capabilities

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[H4] Field Management
Centralize imagery, analytics, and reports
[H4] Drone Flight Planning
Automate optimized, repeatable missions
[H4] Ground Scouting
Capture GPS-tagged field observations
[H4] Measurement & Analysis
Quantify performance and variability
[H4] Report Creation
Build branded reports in seconds

[H4] Cloud Storage
Securely store and access imagery anywhere
[H4] Field Sharing
Collaborate seamlessly across teams and clients
[H4] Platform Integrations
Connect FieldAgent with leading agriculture systems such as John Deere Operations Center™, Climate FieldView™, and other enterprise platforms to streamline workflows and keep all your data in sync

[H2] How it Works
[H3] From Imagery to Insight

FieldAgent simplifies your workflow from field to decision in three easy steps.

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[H3] Plan and Fly
Let FieldAgent optimize your drone missions, automatically capture perfect imagery with the most popular drones and Sentera sensors ensure data capture success.

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[H3] Upload Imagery
Upload imagery to FieldAgent, analytics are processed automatically based on your planned goals, like stand counts, canopy cover, or crop health.

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[H3] Analyze and Review
View and share visual maps, analytics, and reports that reveal performance, variability, and trends — ready to inform your next move.

[H5] A Complete, Seamless Workflow
From drone flight to decision, everything happens end-to-end in one connected platform—fast, visual, and built for better agronomic intelligence.
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[H2] FieldAgent™ Platform

[H3] Built for Real-World Decisions

FieldAgent delivers the industry’s most advanced suite of image-based, visualization-driven agronomic analytics, transforming drone, satellite, and sensor imagery into measurable, repeatable insights you can see and trust.

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[H4] Plant Establishment Insights
Stand CountQuantify early plant populations and emergence
Stand Count with UniformityFurther emergence insights, adding metricsfor seed spacing, skips, and doubles with precision
Male/Female Stand CountVisualize and quantify emergence, spacing, and vigor by male and female rows to optimize hybrid seed production and ensure pollination success

[H4] Canopy & Growth Insights
Canopy CoverMonitor canopy fraction, rate of closure, and early growth progression to assess crop vigor and uniformity
Tassel CountMeasure tassel density to support yield estimation, optimize pollination timing, assess crop damage, and guide fungicide applications
Vegetative Cover MosaicsAssess canopy development, vigor, and uniformity

[H4] Field Health & Variability
Crop Health (multispectral) Mosaics (e.g. NDVI/NDRE/VARI)Detect vigor, stress, and variability at scale via field-scale stitched orthomosaic products
Satellite ImageryMonitor crop changes and stress between drone flights with a range of multispectral index products
RGB MosaicsVisualize every acre in natural-color clarity

[H4] Topography & Environment
Elevation MapsUnderstand slope, drainage, and terrain influence on yield

Each analytic combines precision data with intuitive visual outputs — from high-resolution maps to dynamic layers and dashboards — helping agronomists, researchers, and enterprise teams move confidently from visual observation to data-backed action.

[H2] Featured Agronomic Analytics

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[H4] Stand Count
Measure plant populations, spot skips or doubles, and estimate yield potential—fast, accurate insights from high-resolution imagery.

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[H4] Canopy Cover Measurement
Track canopy closure, uniformity, and vigor over time to assess crop development and complement stand and health analytics.

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[H4] Tassel Count
Measure tassel density and emergence to guide pollination timing, validate hybrid purity, and improve yield forecasts.

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[H4] Crop Health Mosaics
Use NDVI, NDRE, or VARI maps to track vigor, detect stress early, and guide timely management decisions.

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[H4] Elevation Maps
Use elevation and slope insights to manage drainage, control erosion, and plan variable-rate and irrigation strategies with confidence.

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[H4] Zone Analytics
Quantify vegetative cover and uniformity to assess early stand vigor, detect variability, and guide replant or fertility decisions.

[H2] Licensing & Analytics Access

[H3] Licensing That Scales With You

FieldAgent brings advanced analytical insights to users through a single, connected platform. Every annual, single-user license includes unlimited analytics processing and full access to FieldAgent’s visualization and measurement tools. As you move up through license levels, you unlock progressively deeper analytics — from high-resolution visualization to quantitative, research-grade analysis.
Enterprise Solutions Available

[H1] SCOUT

Perfect for growers and drone pilots who want to capture and visualize fields quickly. Create stitched mosaics, monitor crop health, and document variability throughout the season.

[H1] ADVISOR

Ideal for agronomists and crop advisors delivering data-driven recommendations. Access stand counts, canopy growth, and tassel analytics to produce measurable, actionable insights.

[H1] ADVANCED

Built for R&D, technical agronomy, and seed production teams conducting trials or hybrid comparisons. Quantify stand uniformity, canopy growth, and variability with research-level accuracy.

[H3] Analytics Access by License

Plant Establishment Insights
Stand Count w/Uniformity
Male / Female Stand Count
Stand Count
Canopy & Growth Insights
Canopy Cover Measurement
Tassel Count
Vegetative Cover Mosaics
Field Health & Varability Insights
Crop Health Mosaics (NDVI, NDRE, VARI)
Multispectral Mosaics
Season Long Satellite Crop Health
RGB Mosaics
Topography & Environment Insights
Elevation Maps
Core Capabilities
• Field Management• Drone Flight Planning• Ground Scouting• Satellite Imagery Layers• Measurement & Analysis• Report Creation• Field Sharing• Platform Integrations
Cloud Storage
Annual Subscription Fee
SCOUT

200 GB
$499
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Plant Establishment Insights
Stand Count w/Uniformity
Male / Female Stand Count
Stand Count
Canopy & Growth Insights
Canopy Cover Measurement
Tassel Count
Vegetative Cover Mosaics
Field Health & Varability Insights
Crop Health Mosaics (NDVI, NDRE, VARI)
Multispectral Mosaics
Season Long Satellite Crop Health
RGB Mosaics
Topography & Environment Insights
Elevation Maps
Core Capabilities
• Field Management• Drone Flight Planning• Ground Scouting• Satellite Imagery Layers• Measurement & Analysis• Report Creation• Field Sharing• Platform Integrations
Cloud Storage
Annual Subscription Fee
ADVISOR

1000 GB
$999
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Plant Establishment Insights
Stand Count w/Uniformity
Male / Female Stand Count
Stand Count
Canopy & Growth Insights
Canopy Cover Measurement
Tassel Count
Vegetative Cover Mosaics
Field Health & Varability Insights
Crop Health Mosaics (NDVI, NDRE, VARI)
Multispectral Mosaics
Season Long Satellite Crop Health
RGB Mosaics
Topography & Environment Insights
Elevation Maps
Core Capabilities
• Field Management• Drone Flight Planning• Ground Scouting• Satellite Imagery Layers• Measurement & Analysis• Report Creation• Field Sharing• Platform Integrations
Cloud Storage
Annual Subscription Fee
ADVANCED

2000 GB
$3,999
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[H2] Enterprise License

[H3] Agronomic Intelligence at Scale

The Enterprise License delivers Sentera’s complete analytics ecosystem for organizations that demand precision, consistency, and scale. Designed for global research programs, seed companies, agribusinesses and production networks, Enterprise connects people, data, and insights across every field, season, and region.

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[H4] Enterprise Solutions

Full catalog of FieldAgent analytics and services for research, development, and breeding teams
Multi-user and organization-level access controls
API integrations for seamless data flow into ERP, GIS, and R&D systems
Unlimited cloud storage and automated workflows
Standardized analytics across users and locations

Enterprise makes FieldAgent the backbone of agronomic intelligence, bringing consistency, automation, and scalability to every research and production program. Contact with our team to learn more and get pricing.

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[H3] Why FieldAgent™ ?

Trusted by leading agronomy, seed, and research organizations, backed by John Deere.
Built for scalability, collaboration, and enterprise-grade security.
Compatible with popular drone and sensor platforms, including Sentera products.
Backed by U.S.-based support and continuous innovation.
Integrated with key partners including John Deere Operations Center, Climate FieldView for seamless data connectivity.
See what’s happening in your fields at the plant level. Preserve and track the agronomic trends of your fields across the season and year to year.

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[H2] Capture Better Data. Unlock Better Decisions.

[H3] FieldAgent works seamlessly with most leading agricultural drones and sensors, giving you flexibility to use your existing hardware while accessing powerful image-based analytics.

For unmatched productivity while maintaining data quality, pair FieldAgent with Sentera sensors and drone systems — including 6X, 65R, and PixelScout™. Sentera hardware captures more acres per flight than any comparable solution, delivering exceptional image accuracy and spatial precision.
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[H2] SMARTSCRIPT™ Weeds

SmartScripts™ Weeds is a drone-enabled, AI-powered service that delivers field-specific weed maps and spray prescriptions within 24 hours. It helps ag retailers and growers reduce herbicide use, optimize tank mixes, and prioritize where to deploy sprayers across mixed fleets.
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[H3] Measure. Manage. Grow.

FieldAgent™ transforms every image into insight — helping you make smarter, faster, and more confident agronomic decisions across every acre.

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