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Precision spray experiment shows savings

Sep 24, 2024
Sep 24, 2024

A precision spray boom with forward-facing cameras mounted across the entire length of the boom.
Photo courtesy Iowa State University Extension

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Editor’s note: The following was written by Doug Houser, Matt Darr and Ryan Huffman with Iowa State University Extension for the Integrated Crop Management website Aug. 22.

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