{"id":52865,"date":"2023-08-28T23:25:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T15:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/satellite-plants-roots-in-agriculture\/"},"modified":"2023-08-28T23:25:02","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T15:25:02","slug":"satellite-plants-roots-in-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/satellite-plants-roots-in-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"Satellite Plants Roots in Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Satellite has long played a role in agriculture \u2014 from GPS satellites enabling precision agriculture, to data from Landsat observation satellites informing decisions and forecasts related to crop yield and water usage. <\/p>\n<p>Today, improvements in Earth observation models and an explosion of availability in commercial imagery, along with new applications for remote IoT and heavy equipment connectivity present a greenfield opportunity for the satellite industry to work more closely with the agricultural sector. There\u2019s evidence of new momentum in the market, like John Deere\u2019s satellite RFP to connect thousands of tractors, and new geospatial products and startups eager to serve the market. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/KImTnA0GQtOsYXXUz3fk_VS_090123_DGTL_1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/KImTnA0GQtOsYXXUz3fk_VS_090123_DGTL_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/KImTnA0GQtOsYXXUz3fk_VS_090123_DGTL_1-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/KImTnA0GQtOsYXXUz3fk_VS_090123_DGTL_1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/KImTnA0GQtOsYXXUz3fk_VS_090123_DGTL_1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the September 2023 Issue<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-0 fs-smaller text-balance\">Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasMENU\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasExample\" aria-label=\"button\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView More <i class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p><em class=\"Annotation -emphasis\">[Read more: John Deere Execs say Starlink Solution Lays the Groundwork for the Autonomous Future of Farming]<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Satellite imagery has been instrumental in dealing with the changes the agriculture sector has gone through in the past 100 years, says Matt Harman, Commercial Agriculture Practice lead at Esri. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne hundred years ago, a farmer\u2019s farm was maybe 50 acres. These farms were small because it\u2019s manual labor [to] go out in the field and plant seeds, to scout and find disease or pest infestation. Over the years, those farms have combined and they\u2019ve been bought up. Now they\u2019re giant enterprises where you might have a field that\u2019s 1,000 acres. You can\u2019t realistically scout that field to understand if there\u2019s a problem,\u201d Harman says. \u201cYou have to rely on tools like satellite imagery to give you a vegetative index. Without eyes above, I don\u2019t know how you would do that in the size and magnitude of how they operate today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a684bfd35977;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a684bfd35977 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a684bfd35978').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a684bfd35978'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Esri is the leading supplier of GIS software, taking a geographic approach to problem-solving. The company works with both satellite imagery companies that provide imagery for its software, and customers and partners that use Esri\u2019s technology and integrate it into bespoke solutions for different markets, including agriculture. <\/p>\n<p>Harman has worked with the agricultural industry for more than a decade, and works with growers and farmers co-ops, finance and insurance for agriculture, and ag retailers that provide products like fertilizer. He describes seeing a digital transformation in the way farms operate. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cA decade ago, the average farmer probably didn\u2019t care about technology. That has completely changed,\u201d he says. \u201cThis new generation of farmers are technical. They\u2019re demanding technology, they have degrees, they have hands-on experience with how technology can benefit their return on investment. That\u2019s changed a lot.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Today, farming operations generate a huge amount of data, like the location of seeds, soil content of a field, condition of a combine, and more. That data is used to make farming more productive and more efficient. <\/p>\n<p>Harman says there\u2019s an expectation that artificial intelligence technology will play a larger role in helping growers operate their farms and uncover potential issues. Smart platforms can converge data that\u2019s collected by in-field sensors with satellite or drone imagery to help farmers make decisions. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt Esri, we\u2019re working on a lot of geo-AI technology. As farms become larger and imagery becomes more available, I don\u2019t know how you can operate without the expectation that technology is going to do some of the work for you,\u201d Harman says. \u201cI think we are going to get to a point where artificial intelligence has to play a role, at least to identify the areas that require further inspection.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>NASA is increasing its investment in agriculture to improve how Earth observation data is used on farms. It recently opened a new consortium NASA Acres, billing it as the space agency for U.S. farmers and ranchers. NASA Acres just kicked off in April 2023, and is bringing together scientists and agriculture stakeholders. It is commissioned under NASA\u2019s Applied Sciences Program and led by the University of Maryland.<\/p>\n<p>NASA Acres Director Alyssa Whitcraft says that in the past five to six years there has been an explosion in the availability of commercial satellite imagery, cloud computing, and processing models, along with the availability of imagery from Europe\u2019s Sentinel satellites. <\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the agriculture sector faces tough challenges to ensure a sustainable food supply and sustainable agricultural communities. <\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a684bfd35fbb;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a684bfd35fbb = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a684bfd35fbc').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a684bfd35fbc'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFarmers are getting less cents on the dollar of what consumers spend on food. That\u2019s challenging economically. It\u2019s not a viable future in some cases. A lot of rural youth are leaving because they don\u2019t see opportunities in their communities,\u201d Whitcraft says. \u201cFor us to create a truly sustainable food system, it\u2019s not just about environmental sustainability. It\u2019s about profitability, economic sustainability, and the social fabric that keeps those communities together. That ties directly into a stronger tech workforce.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Whitcraft was previously the deputy director of NASA Harvest, a similar consortium focused on strengthening food security and agriculture with Earth observation data globally. The new NASA Acres is focused solely on the U.S. Its goal is to create a richer understanding of what is happening in agriculture \u2014 how it\u2019s changing, what\u2019s working, and what\u2019s not working \u2014 and put that information directly in the hands of farmers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is a big appetite for the knowledge we can provide,\u201d Whitcraft says. \u201cAnother objective is to have more tools that use satellite data in the hands of farmers, ranchers, and policymakers, ag advisors \u2014 all the people who contribute to creating enough food to sustain the population and do so in a way that\u2019s sustainable \u2014 environmentally, economically, and socially,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n<p>One challenge in rural areas in the U.S. and other parts of the world is broadband availability, not just for home internet use, but also to enable smart agriculture. The value of data is lost if devices are disconnected, and the data cannot be used. <\/p>\n<p>Agricultural giant John Deere has shared an internal analysis that estimates about 75 to 85 percent of the United States is covered by 3G or better terrestrial connectivity, but coverage can vary greatly over fields. And in Brazil, a nation that is a major global agricultural producer, John Deere estimates just 20 to 30 percent of the country is covered. <\/p>\n<p>To deal with this lack of coverage and fully enable connected and autonomous agriculture, John Deere made a large statement of intent last year, bringing the satellite industry together to call for a solution to provide always-on communications for a fleet of thousands of farm equipment. John Deere is currently in testing with potential vendors. A formal decision is expected this year, with a solution reaching the market in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Many in the industry say that Deere\u2019s vote of confidence in satellite has brought more attention to the industry\u2019s potential for the agriculture sector. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen someone comes forward with an RFP of that size, it captures companies\u2019 attention. Then they start looking at the opportunity,\u201d says Tom Stroup, president of the Satellite Industry Association. \u201cOne of the great advantages to John Deere taking the leadership position that they are, I suspect, means that other companies are going to look at the same kind of opportunity just to remain competitive.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Stroup recently testified before the House Committee on Agriculture, neatly summing up how satellite technology is poised to help farmers with capabilities like rural broadband, IoT, Earth imaging, and weather forecasting. <\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a684bfd363b9;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a684bfd363b9 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a684bfd363ba').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a684bfd363ba'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSatellites are capable of providing broadband and IoT to rural and remote areas of the country where it remains uneconomical for terrestrial services to deploy. \u2026 Satellite enables remote farms with livestock sensors, soil monitors, and autonomous farming equipment in rural America, far beyond where terrestrial wireless and wireline can reach or make economic sense to deploy,\u201d Stroup told Congress. \u201cEarth imaging satellites provide regular high-resolution imagery that allows farmers to determine when to plant, water, or fertilize crops and can be used to provide crop yield estimates, conduct scout monitoring, and monitor global food security.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Stroup testified to inform the committee on satellite capabilities as Congress is preparing the Farm Bill, which authorizes U.S. government spending to provide assistance related to food and farms. The process happens every five years, and the current Farm Bill expires on Sept. 30. Rural broadband funding is often part of the Farm Bill, and Stroup urges Congress to ensure satellite technology has an equal opportunity to receive federal funds. <\/p>\n<p>He tells <em class=\"Annotation -emphasis\">Via Satellite<\/em> there\u2019s still a perception that satellite internet service comes with low speeds and high cost, but the capabilities of the industry have expanded much faster than people realize. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe point I was seeking to make is \u2014 don\u2019t exclude any technology, make sure it\u2019s technology-inclusive,\u201d Stroup says. \u201cWe\u2019ve seen with some of the programs in the past, the intention is to be technology-neutral, only to have restrictions on the types of services that can be provided or other limitations, whether it\u2019s based on symmetrical speeds, latency. Unfortunately in many instances, the satellite industry has been negatively affected.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Iridium is currently in the business of connecting tractors and farming sensors, and working with agricultural OEMs to understand the value in being connected. For example, some of AGCO\u2019s tractors are connected to Iridium\u2019s L-band network with a dual-mode telematics service for diagnostics and predictive maintenance. And AgSense has an Iridium-connected sensor that tracks soil moisture, temperature, and salinity.<\/p>\n<p>Oftentimes, OEMs only take cellular connectivity into account because they know how to deploy it, and think satellite comes with large antennas and a high price, says Gregg Malakoff, Iridium director of Business Development. But that mindset is changing as businesses see the benefit of being connected.  <\/p>\n<p>Malakoff says he\u2019s currently talking to four to five major OEMs around the world at various stages of development. Signing these deals takes time \u2014 there\u2019s a long lead time for a big company to integrate new technology into its products. \u201cIt\u2019s a very long sales cycle, but we\u2019re having productive conversations with most of the major brands,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n<p>Malakoff says technology has become a reality in agriculture, and the market for satellite is just getting started as more and more companies in the industry see the benefit of connectivity. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost technology needs to connect to the internet or cloud to work. It\u2019s no secret that wireless coverage on farms tends to be pretty bad. It can\u2019t work if you can\u2019t connect it. We provide that reliable satellite connectivity to farm equipment, adjacent systems, and sensors,\u201d Malakoff says. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s a value to be gained in being connected,\u201d he adds. \u201cOEMs and technology buyers understand that they can increase their value for the product that they deliver to the grower, and reach customers that they couldn\u2019t reach before, because the customer had no connection. When they understand that \u2014 we will see even more adoption.\u201d <strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">VS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 404936:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BIXrF7CdQYxBPPeXuaIS_ED_Note-300x167.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BIXrF7CdQYxBPPeXuaIS_ED_Note-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BIXrF7CdQYxBPPeXuaIS_ED_Note-800x446.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BIXrF7CdQYxBPPeXuaIS_ED_Note-640x357.jpg 640w, 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