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Smarter Farming Decisions Using ArcGIS and Satellite Imagery

Updated October 31, 2025
Professional portrait of Ali Nafchi

Ali Mirzakhani Nafchi

Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Precision Agriculture Specialist

Written collaboratively by Ali Mirzakhani Nafchi, Salman Mirzaee, Jose Payero, and Kristopher Osterloh,

ArcGIS and satellite imagery are powerful tools for collecting and visualizing geographic data, enabling accurate mapping of agricultural data/information and providing timely updates on field conditions. This fact sheet provides valuable insights into how these tools can be used to monitor crop performance, assess field conditions and support better agricultural outcomes.