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Drone Rules Change and USDA Reorganization Criticized
The Agribusiness Update
Advocacy groups urge FAA to reject a proposal that would allow large livestock operations and slaughterhouses to restrict drone flights over their facilities, and Senate Ag Democrats warn a proposed reorganization of USDA’s Rural Development area could limit access to critical programs.
Drought and AI Technology and FAA Drone Regulations
The Agribusiness Update
With California facing a below-average snowpack and recent warm temperatures some technologies and methods are emerging to help farmers adapt their irrigation practices, and the FAA is accelerating enforcement of drone regulations, a move that could have broad implications for farmers.
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Funding and FAA Drone Regulations
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission board of directors has approved over $764,000 in research project funding for 2025-26, and the FAA is accelerating enforcement of drone regulations, a move that could have broad implications for farmers.
California Livestock & Wolves and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers gathered in Sacramento recently to advocate on policies impacting agriculture, including financial support for livestock impacted by wolves, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
California Livestock & Wolves and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers gathered in Sacramento recently to advocate on policies impacting agriculture, including financial support for livestock impacted by wolves, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
Tropical Storm Forecast and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Meteorologists at AccuWeather are warning people and businesses to start preparing now for what could be a busy tropical storm season, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
Gas Prices Drop and Farmer Sentiment Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The national average gas price drops for the second straight week, and farmer sentiment in the CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reverses two month decline.
Gas Prices Drop and Farmer Sentiment Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The national average gas price drops for the second straight week, and farmer sentiment in the CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reverses two month decline.
American Robotics FAA Approval and BASF's Teraxxa Launched
The Agribusiness Update
American Robotics gets first FAA approval for drone operations without operators on-site, and BASF launches Teraxxa for wireworm treatment.
NASS Ag Resources Survey and American Robotics FAA Approval
The Agribusiness Update
NASS Ag Resources Survey in Southern States, and American Robotics gets first FAA approval to operate automated drones without human operators on-site.
Proposed FAA Regulations Could Impact Rural Drone Operators
California Ag Today
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing new regulations that will impact farm and rural drone operators.
Drones in Agriculture Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Drones are becoming a more common tool in agriculture.
Drones in Agriculture Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Drones are becoming a more common tool in agriculture.
Drone Use Up in Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSU holding drone workshops to address growing uses for ag applications.
Drone Use Up in Ag Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The use of drones in agriculture is catching on and changing quickly.
Drones in Agriculture Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Training for drone pilots as use in agriculture continues to grow.
Drones in Agriculture Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSU Workshops teaching drone pilots all the latest in operations and certification for agriculture.
Drones in Agriculture Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, in agriculture improving technology every day.
Drones in Agriculture Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As drone use in agriculture grows, WSU holds workshops to train the pilots.
Drones in Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
WSU Extension office in Prosser holds workshop for Agribusiness professionals looking to incorporate drones into their work.