MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 16,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentera, a leader in scalable
precision agriculture solutions, today announced key updates to its
Aerial WeedScout platform, including a rebranding to SmartScript™
for the 2025 growing season. This name change underscores Sentera's
commitment to delivering actionable, prescription-driven insights
that empower farmers to optimize their operations. SmartScript™
Weeds more accurately reflects the platform's advanced remote
sensing capabilities and positions Sentera for continued growth,
providing a solid foundation for expansion into areas such as
disease and fertility management. The rebranding also highlights
the intelligent new features and product enhancements for the 2025
season, including weed classification, weed size detection, stand
counts, and seamless integration with John Deere Operations Center
and other third-party tools—further enhancing weed control and
operational efficiency for farmers and their advisors.
"Building on the momentum of the 2024 Early Access Program which
saw significant advancements in remote-sensing capabilities, the
2025 SmartScript Weeds expansion reflects the direct feedback we
received from farmers and agricultural advisors," said Brian Wenngatz, CEO of Sentera. "These
enhancements are set to further enable more targeted, effective and
scalable weed control strategies through delivering even more
timely and precise weed status insights that inform spraying
decisions, improve operator efficiency, and lower input costs."
Precision Weed Management Redefined: Know Before You
Spray
The enhanced SmartScript Weeds platform is designed to optimize
herbicide usage, enhance weed control and support sustainable
farming practices. By precisely classifying and measuring weed
size, the system allows for targeted herbicide applications and
includes a tank fill guide, significantly cutting costs and
reducing environmental impact. This precision not only enhances
weed management strategies in the fight against resistant species
but also improves sprayer logistics and field prioritization,
ensuring that farmers are equipped for optimal field management and
that advisors are equipped with the insights they need to deliver
the best recommendations to their customers.
Advanced Compatibility and Expanded Footprint
The SmartScript Weeds platform sprayer execution files are fully
compatible with a wide range of third-party nozzle control systems,
including John Deere's ExactApply, Raven
Hawkeye 2, and Capstan Pinpoint III. Broad, multi-brand
equipment compatibility underscores Sentera's commitment to
providing flexible, accessible solutions for farmers of all scales.
The 2025 offering is poised to double the footprint established in
2024, reaching more farmers and more fields than ever before.
Seamless Integration with John Deere Operations
Center
With its integration into John Deere Operations Center, the 2025
SmartScript expansion streamlines the push of prescriptions
directly to farm management systems, with additional third-party
integrations expected to be added in 2025. This seamless
connectivity simplifies workflows and boosts the efficiency of
spray operations.
Unparalleled Data Collection and Insights Reporting
Capable of collecting data at speeds exceeding 100 acres per
hour, SmartScript ensures comprehensive field coverage with
unparalleled speed and accuracy. The newly introduced Insights
Report feature, accessible via Sentera's FieldAgent platform,
provides detailed operation and field-level insights in a
downloadable PDF format. This rapid data collection and reporting
is crucial for timely interventions, which are key in controlling
the spread of resistant weeds and maintaining optimal crop health
as well as aiding in strategic planning for upcoming seasons.
New Stand Count Feature
The new Stand Count feature provides an additional layer of
insight into field performance by offering valuable early-stage
emergence and plant development data, aiding farmers in assessing
crop viability, projecting yield estimates, pinpointing where
additional scouting is needed and planning future planting
strategies.
Expanding Reach Through Strategic Partnerships
Sentera is committed to expanding the reach of its cutting-edge
precision agriculture technology through select retail distribution
partners in the 2025 Limited Commercial Release. The SmartScript™
distribution expansion, supported by the Early Access Program, is
designed to foster collaboration, feedback, and learning among all
stakeholders, including agricultural retailers, custom applicators,
partners, and farmers. This approach ensures that advanced weed
control technologies are not only more accessible but also
seamlessly integrated into the trusted relationships that farmers
already rely on.
About Sentera
Sentera is at the forefront of developing high-tech solutions
designed to enhance yield, reduce costs, and improve the
sustainability of farming operations globally. Through continuous
innovation and a commitment to technology-driven agricultural
practices, Sentera is helping shape the future of farming. For
additional information about SmartScript and other Sentera
products, please visit www.sentera.com.
Media Contact:
Carly Scaduto
carly@carlyscadutoconsulting.com
314-368-5189
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