Sentera, a pioneer in image-based precision agriculture solutions, has announced that its 2025 Early Access Program (EAP) for SMARTSCRIPT Weeds is now fully enrolled. The program, which was initially planned to run through the end of February, was oversubscribed by the end of the month, prompting Sentera to close the process early. This overwhelming response underscores the industry’s growing interest in precision weed control and Sentera’s unique value proposition.
Brian Wenngatz, CEO of Sentera, expressed his enthusiasm about the program’s success. “Interest in SMARTSCRIPT this season exceeded even our most optimistic expectations,” he said. “The level of demand highlights the industry’s strong interest in precision weed control and their confidence in Sentera’s unique value proposition. We’re working with some of agriculture’s most forward-thinking leaders to demonstrate SMARTSCRIPT’s commercial performance at scale.”
The 2025 EAP builds on the strong momentum from 2024, expanding significantly in both scale and functionality. This season, SMARTSCRIPT is deployed across the U.S. Corn Belt, collaborating with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), input manufacturers, academics, farmer cooperators, and, for the first time, a select group of agricultural retailers. This diverse coalition represents some of the most innovative operations in agriculture, broadening access and amplifying the value of prior knowledge in the spray planning process.
Nick Einck of Chandler COOP, one of the participants in the program, shared his perspective on SMARTSCRIPT. “It fits seamlessly into our existing custom application workflow and enhances the agronomic services we already provide,” he said. “It gives us the ability to deliver a more precise weed control strategy, which not only improves results in the field but brings more value and confidence to our owners – the growers we serve.”
The 2025 program is designed to prove the real-world value of SMARTSCRIPT at scale. By delivering precise weed insights before a sprayer ever enters the field, participants are experiencing firsthand how prior knowledge improves decision-making, reduces input waste, and streamlines operations. From application timing to tank planning, growers and retailers will see how SMARTSCRIPT simplifies complexity and enhances weed control—turning data into actionable results within hours, not days.
SMARTSCRIPT combines high-resolution drone-based weed detection with AI-powered classification and prescription generation to deliver precise, post-emergence herbicide targeting. Within 24 hours of flight, SMARTSCRIPT produces a fully executable spray script that loads directly into the in-cab monitor of any precision sprayer, automatically instructing the machine to spray only where weeds are present. This seamless integration saves up to 70% on herbicide costs without compromising control. Fully compatible with the John Deere Operations Center and all major sprayer platforms, SMARTSCRIPT enables rapid adoption and streamlined field operations with minimal disruption.
Looking ahead, Sentera is already planning for the 2026 season, with ag retail serving as the primary distribution channel. The company is actively engaging with retail partners who are looking to expand their precision service offerings, drive operational efficiency, and deliver differentiated agronomic value to their customers. Interested ag retailers can visit Sentera’s website to learn more about partnership opportunities and request enrollment information for 2026.
Wenngatz emphasized the broader vision behind SMARTSCRIPT. “We’re not just building a product—we’re building the future of weed control,” he said. “This is about empowering advisors, applicators, and growers with the intelligence they need to act with speed, precision, and confidence.” As the agriculture industry continues to embrace precision technologies, Sentera’s SMARTSCRIPT Weeds is poised to play a significant role in shaping the future of weed control.
