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New Training Event Offers In-Depth Look at Drone Spraying in Agriculture

By Doug Houser

The Iowa State University Digital Ag Innovation Lab and Terraplex are co-hosting a new educational event, offering research-backed insights on drone spraying use in agriculture.

“Drone Spraying Essentials: From Basics to Application” will take place on Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Digital Ag Innovation Lab in Ames, Iowa. The event is designed for a range of attendees, from curious farmers and licensed applicators to agricultural professionals and ag-tech startups.

Doug Houser, digital agriculture extension specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach, said the day will address common questions about the emerging use of drones in agriculture.

Source : iastate.edu

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