Tag Archives: Agriculture
Ag industry embraces drone technology
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, commonly called drones, have been airborne for several years, but they’re now being used for more than military operations. One of those areas is helping ag producers better monitor how their fields are growing. Many tech-savvy farmers … Continue reading
John Deere partners with Kespry to bring drones and aerial data to construction and forestry
Heavy equipment makers Deere & Co., better known as John Deere, have forged a strategic alliance with drone-tech startup Kespry, the companies announced Tuesday in Las Vegas at CONEXPO, an international trade show for the construction industry. The deal could … Continue reading
Cows Have a New Enemy: Drones
Cows don’t like drones. They’re loud, low-flying, and—in the hands of pranksters—dangerous. But help is on the way after a unanimous vote in Utah’s House on Monday for a bill to make harassing livestock with unmanned aircraft a crime. If … Continue reading
Drones are what’s next for plant breeders
When plant breeders develop new crop varieties, they grow up a lot of plants and they all need to be checked. Repeatedly. “Farmers might have a 100-acre field planted with one soybean variety, whereas breeders may have 10,000 potential varieties … Continue reading
