New Technology Using Drones for Agriculture Advancements

Registration at 12:00 pm with light refreshments for a drone demonstration at Rich-Nan Farm – Richard and Nancy LaTourette, 7908 County Highway 27, Sidney Center, NY 13839, just outside of Trout Creek on Tuesday, September 24, 12:00 pm to 3:15 PM.

Presentations start is 12:30 pm. Rain or Shine.  Bring a Chair. 2 Certified Crop Advisor CEUs and 1.5 Pesticide Credits will be available. No cost to attend.

RSVP by September 20th to Kim Holden at 607-865-7090 or email, kmh19@cornell.edu

Drones can help manage agronomic situations like Multiflora Rose control in tight situations such as steep slopes and inaccessible machine access areas. The use of drone technology is also economically reasonable.

Presenters:

• Mike Hunter -NYS IPM Field Crops Coordinator, Cornell University

• Dr. Vipan Kumar -Associate Professor of Weed Science Research Soil and Crop Sciences, Cornell University

• Dr. Louis Longchamps, Associate Professor of Digital Agronomy Soil and Crop Sciences, Cornell University

• Rick Jordan, CNY Drone Services

Presentations and discussions with questions and answers will include:

Drone field demonstration, the 4 Rs concept practices as in choosing the right source, rate, timing, and place.  Discussions on further uses of this technology as a crop management tool. 

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. The Watershed Agriculture Council is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer and is funded by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Forest Service, U.S.D.A., and other sources. This program is funded in part by the Watershed Agricultural Council.