The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences will host a media availability Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. on the grounds of its Farm Science Review to discuss the use of drones in agriculture.
Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, will be demonstrated, weather permitting.
Agricultural engineers will also be available to discuss the 50-acre “Block O” demonstration cornfield on the FSR grounds and their research in how the new technology permitting the planting of dual hybrids in the same field could help farmers maximize yields. See more about this project at go.osu.edu/blockOcorn.
All members of the media are welcome to attend.
For additional information, contact Andrew Klopfenstein, 614-292-3924 or klopfenstein.34@osu.edu.
When: Aug. 26, 1-2:30 p.m.
Where: North farm of The Ohio State University’s Molly Caren Agricultural Center, 1782 Ohio 38, London, 43140. The field is north of Interstate 70; look for two gray storage buildings with red roofs on the west side of the road just north of the grain storage facility.
Who: Andrew Klopfenstein, project coordinator, Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE)
Scott Shearer, professor and department chair, FABE
John Fulton, associate professor, FABE, and precision agriculture specialist for Ohio State University Extension
Chuck Gamble, manager, Farm Science Review
Chuck Gamble, manager, Farm Science Review
Source:osu.edu