I’ve survived another Midwest winter! And a new crop season is upon us. Folks are out planting despite the cold soil temperatures, and according to the Iowa Mesonet, soils will not be warming over the next few days either. Cold soil temperatures (<55F) delay or slow germination. Moreover, germinating seeds leak nutrients that attract seedling pathogens such as Pythium and Fusarium species and consequently increase the risk of seedling disease.

As temperatures warm up, the questions are already rolling in from inquisitive folks wondering how insects fared the winter in Iowa. Some insects have adapted to survive freezing temperatures. A prior article delves deep into the topic of “How do insects survive the winter?” and is worth reading for more information on general strategies.

Over the last few years, there’s been a big rise in questions from farmers about using drones in agriculture. Whether it’s for capturing aerial imagery during the growing season or looking into spray drones, interest is booming—and for good reason.

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through how to get started with drone technology on your farm. In future posts, we’ll dive deeper into spray drone technology and how it’s being used on more and more farms every year.

Over the last few years, there’s been a big rise in questions from farmers about using drones in agriculture. Whether it’s for capturing aerial imagery during the growing season or looking into spray drones, interest is booming—and for good reason.

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through how to get started with drone technology on your farm. In future posts, we’ll dive deeper into spray drone technology and how it’s being used on more and more farms every year.