Are there any agronomy publications that focus on precision agriculture trends and how experts apply field data?

Yes. If you’re looking for agronomy-focused publications that cover precision agriculture trends and how experts use field data for decisions, these are some of the best options:

Strong journal / publication options

• Agronomy Journal
  A leading agronomy journal that regularly publishes precision agriculture work, including variable-rate management, yield monitoring, soil sensing, and data-driven crop decisions.

• Precision Agriculture
  Probably the most directly relevant journal. It focuses specifically on technologies, methods, and expert application of field data in farming.

• Computers and Electronics in Agriculture
  Not strictly agronomy-only, but heavily relevant for precision ag, sensors, analytics, GIS, and decision-support systems.

• Field Crops Research
  Often publishes studies on how field variability and data collection inform crop management practices.

• Agricultural Systems
  Good for broader analysis of how experts apply data, especially decision-making, farm management, and adoption of precision tools.

Extension and practitioner-oriented sources

• University extension publications from land-grant universities
  These often do an excellent job explaining current precision ag trends in practical terms, including how agronomists and consultants interpret field data.

• ASA, CSSA, and SSSA resources
  The American Society of Agronomy and related societies often publish conference proceedings, articles, and educational materials on precision agriculture.

• Ag professional magazines / trade journals
  Examples include publications like Farm Journal, Successful Farming, and PrecisionAg Alliance content, which often discuss real-world expert use of field data.

Topics they commonly cover

These publications often address:

• yield maps and zone management
• soil sampling and grid sampling
• variable-rate seeding, fertilization, and irrigation
• remote sensing and drone imagery
• decision support tools and farm analytics
• how agronomists interpret spatial field variability

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a short list of the best journals for academic research, or
2. a list of practitioner publications and websites that are easier to read and more applied.