Search: Flight
26 Results
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.
Aphid research
Idaho Ag Today
E. Idaho seed potato growers track aphid migrations with help of UI Extension pest trapping program
Growing Agriculture Beyond Earth
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF scientist Anna-Lisa Paul earns top honor for pioneering plant research in space and extreme environments.
University of Florida Sends Seeds to Space and U.S.-E.U. Reach Trade Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida researchers sent seeds to the International Space Station yesterday, and the U.S. and the European Union agreed to a trade deal following negotiations between President Trump and European Commission President von der Leyen.
Orwellian drones
Idaho Ag Today
Arthur Erickson is co-founder of Hylio Agro Drones, a company that develops and manufactures agri drones in the U.S.
SAFE Training for Drones and U.S.-China Negotiations Back On
The Agribusiness Update
Mississippi State University made agricultural aviation history hosting the nation’s first Self-Regulating Application and Flight Efficiency training for spray drones, and Senior U.S. and Chinese negotiators are back at the table after trade negotiations broke down.
Drone firefighter.
Idaho Ag Today
U of I researchers hope to demonstrate that a large drone can be an effective tool for restoring wildfire-scorched rangeland in rugged and inaccessible locations.
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Flight
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Virgin Atlantic says its flight from London to New York’s JFK International was powered by 100% SAF made from plant sugars and waste fats and emitted 70% less carbon than oil-based jet fuel.
Commercializing University Research for Farmers
Farm of the Future
FarmSense is a recent example of a professor commercializing their own research. How do we encourage more of this?
FarmSense Provides Detailed Data for Real Time Pest Monitoring
Farm of the Future
FarmSense's technology counts live dyanamic insects and classifies them based on species, sex, and life stage.
Urban & Space Crop Studies and 70% of Cherry Purchases Impulse
The Agribusiness Update
university of California researchers develop tomato plant that could benefit indoor urban farming and long-duration space flights, and a new study finds over 70% of single bag cherry purchases are made on impulse.
Farm Labor with Border Closures and Ethanol Impact
The Agribusiness Update
Travel restrictions have unintended impact on foreign farm workers getting into U.S., and Ethanol industry feeling hit from fuel prices and reduced travel.
Santa Claus’ Official Veterinarian Okays Reindeer for Flight
Land & Livestock Report
Santa Claus’ Official Veterinarian Okays Reindeer for Flight
Alaska Flies Bio Energy to DC
The Agribusiness Update
Alaska Airlines flies its first commercial flight using fuel made from forest scraps.