Drones

Dig deeper into local agriculture at one of Illinois Extension’s Agronomy Summits
URBANA, Ill. — With the Midwest harvest season in the books and spring 2025 coming into view, plan to attend one of six University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits across the state. Attendees will hear research updates from university experts...

Prioritize safety first approach of fast-paced technologies at SAFER AG two-day workshop
URBANA, Ill. — Autonomous equipment may seem like something from a movie or the future when, in reality, it is already in use throughout the agriculture industry. From robotic planting to driverless tractors and drones, these forms of technology are advancing quickly to find their place in today...

Extension demonstrates usefulness of drones in farm operations
PEKIN, Ill. - Drone technology is increasing in its applicability in improving farm operations. University of Illinois Extension Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit Farm Management Educator Kevin Brooks uses drones to assist...

4-H Takes Flight: Introducing the future of agriculture to emerging drone technology
You may have heard that drones are being used in agriculture, but did you know that pesticides can be applied using drone technology? Drones are being used more every season, according to Matt Vohlken, owner and operating of Vohlken Aviation, who, in partnership with Bond County 4-H, recently...