Kentucky Agricultural Drone Resources
Welcome to the Nicholson AgriDrones Resource Center. We provide practical information for Kentucky farmers and landowners on agricultural drone spraying, precision agriculture, weed identification, fungicide timing, herbicide applications, cover crop seeding, and the latest aerial application technology. Whether you're growing corn, soybeans, wheat, or managing pastures, our goal is to help you make informed decisions that improve crop health and maximize yields.
Drone Spraying Boosts Corn Disease Control in Kentucky
How using spray drones in Kentucky for disease control can boost farmers’ yields and profitability.
UK Study Shows Promise for Drone Fungicide Applications
An on-farm study of fungicide applications using drones on Kentucky farms.
Using Drones to Protect Kentucky Corn: UK researchers lead precision agriculture study
Drone spraying gives Kentucky farmers another option when fields are small, wet, surrounded by trees, bordered by powerlines, or too tall for ground equipment.
Drones for Agricultural Mapping
Farm Progress: Field scouting takes to the air
How utilizing drones can help locate trouble spots from the air, saving time and money.
K-State Expert Says Drones can Improve Crop Scouting, Reduce Labor
Drones can scout a 150 acre field in 30 minutes, compared to a half-day inspection on foot.
University of Maryland Extension: “An Overview of Drones in Agriculture”
Benefits and challenges of using drones in agriculture, including crop scouting, stand count, yield estimation, water, nutrient and weed assessments.
Drone Cover Crop Seeding
5 Advantages and 5 Disadvantages for Using Drones to Seed Cover Crops
This article compares the advantages and limitations of aerially seeding cover crops, including timing, field access, establishment, cost, and operational considerations.
How Farmers Are Using Drones to Seed Cover Crops — Successful Farming
This article explains how drones can seed cover crops into standing corn and soybeans before harvest, potentially extending the establishment window and avoiding field-access problems.
“Integrating Drone Technology into Cover Cropping Systems”
Benefits and limitations of using drones for cover cropping — Published by Farmers for Soil Health and developed with the University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture.
Drone Crop Spraying
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