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This new drone can help farmers in the field by an hour more!

January 10, 2025 10:52 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

The future of agriculture is taking flight, and an exciting innovation could transform how farmers monitor and manage their fields.

The Virginia Farm Bureau has the story.

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