Bachelor of Science - Precision Agriculture

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.