New technology tools are eyed as farm efficiency helpers.
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Drones expedite field surveying and spraying
In recent years, drone use increased and Extension services responded with more training for farmers, like this Iowa State course last summer. Drone images can be used to create detailed maps and digital elevation models, which can be used for precision farming and crop management, crop yield predictions, soil analysis and land-use planning.
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