Drones are beginning to play a role in Iowa agriculture, particularly for crop monitoring and pesticide application, but most farmers remain uncertain about the technology’s advantages and limitations, according to results from the 2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll, which is an annual survey of Iowa farmers conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Promise seen in drones, uncertaintity still exists
Drones are beginning to play a role in Iowa agriculture, particularly for crop monitoring and pesticide application.
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