Title: Research monitoring and sensing technologies used in agricultural enterprises.
Course: Operating the Farm Business (18301-III) > Section: Exploring Technology Used in AFNR Enterprises

Research should include technology such as

- UAS
  - monitoring plant growth
  - monitoring animal operations
  - monitoring soil conditions
  - detecting diseases
  - identifying pests
  - identifying nutrient deficiencies
- satellites
- sensors
- weather stations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA), and how is it used in conjunction with weather stations as an agricultural decision support tool?
- How are plant disease, insect pest development, and crop production models helpful when making production decisions?