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The Advocate
Friday, January 17th, 2025
 
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Drones and farming in rural Louisiana

BY ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana business editor​ ​ ​

Adam Denais and his dad, Kearny, both enrolled at LSU Eunice in the college's program that teachers students and farmers to obtain a commercial license to fly drones.

It may be a good time to do so, said LSU AgCenter professor Randy Price, as drones in agriculture have emerged in the last six to eight years. Early drones were used for crop monitoring and field mapping, but now sprayer technology is allowing drones to take over on the farm.

But there's an issue (there always is). Drones made in China are hitting the market.  

You can read Stephen Marcantel's story here. 

Have a great weekend and thanks for reading. 

 
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