The Bachelor of Science in Precision Agriculture prepares students for careers that bridge the gaps between agronomy, agriculture machinery management and data sciences caused by the rapid evolution of high-speed sensor technology. The South Dakota State University offers the first-in-the-nation Bachelor of Science degree in precision agriculture. The University is leading the nation as the first land grant university to offer both a major and minor in precision agriculture.

Precision technology and training are key to increasing farm profitability and will play a major role in ecosystem sustainability. Agriculture is experiencing a fast-paced evolution as technology continues to develop. Precision agriculture has emerged with an array of new and exciting – and increasingly high-tech – tools. The integration of computer technology with farm equipment, farm sensors, Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation, satellite imagery and drone imagery are quickly revolutionizing agricultural production.