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John Deere Buys Minnesota Drone Imaging Company Sentera
- On May 23, 2025, John Deere completed the acquisition of Sentera, a St. Paul-based company specializing in aerial imaging technology for agricultural applications, to strengthen its precision farming capabilities.
- John Deere sought Sentera to fill a critical gap in rapid high-resolution field data collection and to integrate aerial scouting with its existing digital operations platform.
- Sentera’s advanced drone cameras and FieldAgent software produce detailed weed maps and prescriptions that can be wirelessly sent to John Deere equipment for targeted field management.
- Chris Winkler, John Deere’s Director of Digital Software and Solutions, expressed enthusiasm about welcoming Sentera’s skilled team to John Deere and incorporating their innovative technologies into the company’s agricultural tools.
- The acquisition broadens John Deere's suite of tools, allowing farmers and advisors to better gather, analyze, and act on agronomic data throughout the growing season.
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John Deere acquires Minnesota precision ag firm Sentera
Sentera is an industry-leader in connecting drone technology with a farmer’s operations. Deere would not disclose the sale price for the St. Paul company but said it offered to hire Sentera's 50 U.S.-based employees.
Denton Record-Chronicle
John Deere Acquires Sentera to Integrate Aerial Field Scouting
MOLINE, Ill., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the acquisition of Sentera, a leading provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. This acquisition will advance the capabilities of John Deere's…
John Deere Acquires Sentera to Expand Aerial Scouting Capabilities
Acquisition Aims to Boost Data-Driven Decision Making for Farmers Through Drone Imagery and Integrated Platforms John Deere has announced the acquisition of Sentera, a Minnesota-based provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture. The move is set to enhance John Deere’s precision agriculture tools by integrating high-resolution drone imagery into its existing digital platform, the John […] The post John Deere Acquires Sentera to Expand Ae…
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