Food Security Act of 1985 definitions

Section 1201(a) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3801(a)) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (20) through (27) as paragraphs (22) through (29), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (19) the following: (20) Precision agriculture The term precision agriculture means managing, tracking, or reducing crop or livestock production inputs, including seed, feed, fertilizer, chemicals, water, and time, at a heightened level of spatial and temporal granularity to improve efficiencies, reduce waste, and maintain environmental quality. (21) Precision agriculture technology The term precision agriculture technology means any technology (including equipment that is necessary for the deployment of such technology) that directly contributes to a reduction in, or improved efficiency of, inputs used in crop or livestock production, including— (A) Global Positioning System-based or geospatial mapping technology; (B) satellite or aerial imagery technology; (C) yield monitors; (D) soil mapping technology; (E) sensors for gathering data on crop, soil, or livestock conditions; (F) Internet of Things and telematics technologies; (G) data management software and advanced analytics; (H) network connectivity products and solutions; (I) Global Positioning System guidance or auto-steer systems; (J) variable rate technology for applying inputs, such as section control; and (K) any other technology, as determined by the Secretary, that directly contributes to a reduction in, or improved efficiency of, crop or livestock production inputs, which may include seed, feed, fertilizer, chemicals, water, and time..