AEM, in collaboration with the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, CropLife America and National Corn Growers Association, announced the release of an updated study highlighting the wide-ranging benefits of precision agriculture across the United States. The new report, The Benefits of Precision Ag in the United States, published on AEM’s Insights page, underscores how technology adoption on farms is improving yields, reducing inputs, and strengthening the resiliency of America’s food supply chain.
The updated analysis expands on AEM’s landmark 2020 study and provides quantifiable evidence of how farmers using precision ag technologies are achieving significant gains in productivity, input efficiency, and environmental stewardship.
Highlights from the updated study include:
- Yield Enhancements: Current adoption of precision agriculture has driven a 5 percent boost in annual crop production with an additional 6 percent potential gain if adoption increases further.
- Land-Sparing Benefits: Precision agriculture has helped avoid the cultivation of 11.4 million acres of cropland – an area comparable to five times the size of Yellowstone National Park.
- Economic Impact per Acre: U.S. farmers utilizing precision ag technology have reduced input costs while boosting overall productivity, contributing billions in efficiency gains to the farm economy.
- Food Security and Supply Stability: By enabling more efficient production, precision ag enhances resilience in the U.S. food supply chain and helps stabilize prices for consumers.
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