As forage growers continue to search for animal feed alternatives that are affordable and healthy, many are turning to grazing livestock on cover crops.

With contribution from Matt Hayes and Bill Edmonson, RDO Integrated Controls. Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technology is making strides in its position as a practical and professional tool in the agriculture industry.

Until recently, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, were primarily viewed as either a “cool toy” or the “latest and greatest” piece of technology only owned by the largest and most cutting-edge farms.