By Laura Lindsey
In a new survey, researchers at The Ohio State University are seeking input from growers on their use of technology in agriculture.
The brief survey is designed to help guide future development of agricultural technologies, according to Laura Lindsey, a soybean and small grains specialist with Ohio State University Extension. OSU Extension is the outreach arm of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
The online survey, which can be completed in five minutes, seeks input from farmers and industry professionals, Lindsey said. It includes questions on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones; the number of acres allocated in 2015 for specific crops such as soybeans, corn and wheat; the use of GPS tracking in the field; Wi-Fi accessibility; and the use of smartphones. Results will be used by Ohio State’s Technology Commercialization Office, she said.
The survey can be found at aytm.com/r28c8d5.