Drones in the tens of thousands will be in the skies by 2030, the Federal Aviation Administration predicts. But where some may fear precision weapons or flying spy cameras, Steve Markofski sees flying ...

Tractors plow the farm fields without drivers, guided by satellites and iPhones. Solar-powered robots tend to plants on the ground like giant outdoor Roombas, while drones fly overhead spraying the ...

The U.S. population has been growing at an ever-increasing rate: in 1900, the population was 76 million people, by 1950 it had grown to 152 million, and by 2015 320 million people called the U.S. home ...

Driverless tractors, combine harvesters and drones have grown a field of crops in Shropshire in a move that could change the face of farming. From sowing the seeds to tending and harvesting the crop, ...

Transformative technological solutions are increasing in the agricultural sector, leading to the rise of over 1,300 start-ups aimed at addressing the untapped potential of the agri-tech space. Up ...

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow drones to help treat crops on Connecticut farms. The proposal has gathered the support of a broad coalition of farmers and academics, who say ...

Agriculture is an industry with slim margins and farmers are always looking for ways to cut costs. That’s why in many parts of the U.S., drones are now doing the job of tractors, planters, and planes.