Precision Agriculture got its start in the early 90’s after GPS and computer technology became more affordable. PA got a jump start in the Midwest. Because of higher value crops, producers could afford expensive equipment and services to collect data and more precisely apply inputs. Ten years later we are finally seeing a push for this technology here in Montana, a low production region compared to the rest of the US. One of the biggest problems with PA is the amount of equipment, training and support that is required to be a complete PA operation. Very few managers have the time or resources to tackle such a task. Precision Crop Management has all the tools, knowledge and resources necessary to offer a complete PA program to anyone. For PA to be successful, there needs to be history of production. In the past this took at least 3 years of good yield data off of a combine to achieve. We have found a work around with Satellite imagery. Satellite imagery gives us this instant history of production, allowing for PA strategies to be implemented immediately without the client ever owning or operating a piece of equipment. The client also doesn’t have to have a new variable rate air drill either. There are spreader trucks that are capable of varying the rate of nitrogen. The bottom line is that PA is here and very affordable for everyone to try or implement on their entire operation.