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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.
Crop Sprayer Develops New Drone
Line on Agriculture
Kelly Unmanned Services CEO, Lucas Koch is working to commercialize new drone technology.
Ackley Buys Two NW Wineries and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned
The Agribusiness Update
Seattle-based Ackley Brands has announced its acquisition of Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellars from Gallo, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.
Georgia Vegetable Producers Extend Checkoff and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia vegetable producers voted to extend the one-cent-per-marketing-unit checkoff fee on 14 key vegetable crops for another three years, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.
Livestock Feeding Robot
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A pair of Texas ranchers have built a ROBOT to help with one of their more mundane tasks: feeding.
NCBA Concerns Over NEPA and Stronger Land Prices in 2022
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council express concern over the President's NEPA rule.
Ag Research Spending Flattens and Ag Aviation & Drones
The Agribusiness Update
Ag research has flattened over the past decade, and National Ag Aviation Association urges drone flyers to watch out for manned aircraft as fields are treated aerially.
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 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Drones making big changes in agriculture.
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.
Drones in Agriculture Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
WSU Extension office in Prosser holds workshop on drone use and certification.
Agricultural Use of Drones
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Unmanned aerial vehicle technology, in other words drones, has the potential for a multitude of innovative applications when it comes to agriculture.
Drones Get A Boost & Supporting Pollinators
Northwest Report
Legislation has passed in the House to help support drones for agriculture and pollinators continue to be a hot topic.
FAA Releases Its Proposal for Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Farm of the Future
Thousands of businesses - including farms - could receive government clearance to fly unmanned aircraft systems under 55-pounds - starting in two-years - under long-delayed rules proposed by the FAA.
Time is Now to Consider Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Farm of the Future
I had the pleasure of attending the Colorado Ag Classic recently. It was great to meet Colorado producers of wheat, corn, sorghum and sunflowers. One of the many informative speakers that day was Dr. Eric Frew Director of Research and Engineering Center for Unmanned Vehicles at University of Colorado.
UAV Can Be Another Tool in Farmer's Toolbox
Farm of the Future
Idaho precision-ag farmer Robert Blair is the first U.S. farmer to purchase and use drone or an UnManned Aerial Vehicle -- UAV for short -- on his diversified dry land operation.