Field Intelligence Blog
Practical guides, real-world results, and straight talk about what's working in drone agriculture. Written for the people who actually farm.
Custom Field Operations Costs: Lessons from Ohio’s 2026 Survey
Ohio State’s latest custom rates survey for 2026 shows rising costs in field operations, highlighting the importance of accurate cost calculations for growers and custom operators heading into 2027.
September 8, 2026
Grain Demand Tightens as U.S. Stocks Approach Five-Year Lows
Recent USDA reports show corn and cattle supply tightening, with global stocks-to-use ratios at five-year lows. Weather and geopolitical factors continue to drive volatility in both U.S. and world grain markets.
September 1, 2026
Why Yield Monitor Calibration Shapes the Value of Farm Data
Calibrating yield monitors is not a one-time checkbox, but a season-long discipline that protects the foundation of precision agriculture decisions. Inconsistent or poorly calibrated monitors can mislead growers on field performance, input management, and profitability.
August 25, 2026
Farmers See Clear Payoff in Precision Ag’s Practical Gains
A 2026 survey of North American growers shows precision ag tech is now an everyday tool, driven by measurable efficiency and cost gains, but barriers to adoption persist beyond price.
August 18, 2026
Drone Surveillance and Data Analytics Push the Frontier in Screwworm Containment
Aggressive USDA response has reduced active New World screwworm cases in the United States to just five, thanks in part to targeted drone mapping, sterile fly releases, and intensive wildlife monitoring.
August 11, 2026
AG AI Pro Partners With Sprig Aerospace on the XFold Dragon H1000
Sprig Aerospace's XFold Dragon H1000 now flies under an FAA research certificate. AG AI Pro is a full partner, and the aircraft joins our fleet when complete.
August 11, 2026
What Drives Drone Profitability? Lessons from South Dakota Growers
A recent South Dakota State University study reveals how farm size, education, and adoption strategies shape drone returns on row-crop operations. Despite rising adoption rates, many growers are still uncertain about the bottom-line impact.
August 10, 2026
Leveraging Field Data to Uncover Opportunities in Soil Health
Farm equipment now captures vast data with every field pass, but much of it goes untapped. Turning that data into actionable soil health benchmarks reveals where improvements really count.
July 29, 2026
Why Idaho Water Data Matters to the Future of Farming
In Idaho, water is the input that decides the season. The growers who win the next decade will be the ones who treat water as data, measured, mapped, and documented at the field level. Here is why that shift matters, and how it builds on the water intelligence Idaho already runs.
June 3, 2026
The Food Is Getting Bigger, the Nutrition Isn't: What Nutrient Dilution Means for Your Fields
Crops today yield more bulk but carry fewer minerals and vitamins than they did decades ago. Learn what's driving nutrient dilution, why rising CO2 is part of the story, and how field-level data helps growers protect crop quality, not just quantity.
May 21, 2026
Smarter Input Placement: How AI and Drone Application Support Modern Agriculture
Rising input costs and tougher field conditions are pushing growers toward smarter application. See how AI-powered precision and drone-enabled application improve input placement, coverage, and field-level performance within existing programs.
March 20, 2026
NDVI Mapping for Farmers: A Complete Guide to Crop Health Monitoring from Drones
Learn how NDVI drone mapping works, what the color gradients mean for your fields, and how to turn aerial crop health data into actionable management decisions.
March 15, 2026
DJI Agras T50 for Precision Agriculture: Capabilities, Costs, and Real-World Performance
An in-depth look at the DJI Agras T50 spray drone, including specifications, real-world performance data, operating costs, and whether to buy your own or hire a professional service.
March 10, 2026
AI Yield Forecasting: How Machine Learning Is Helping Farmers Predict Harvest Results
AI-powered yield prediction models are giving farmers harvest estimates weeks before the combine runs. Learn how they work, how accurate they are, and how to use them for better marketing and planning decisions.
March 5, 2026
Precision Agriculture Drone Services: What They Cost and What You Get in 2026
A transparent breakdown of drone service pricing for agricultural spraying, mapping, and scouting, including per-acre costs, subscription models, and ROI calculations for commercial farms.
February 25, 2026
FAA Part 137 Drone Regulations for Agricultural Spraying: What Operators and Farmers Need to Know
Navigate the complex regulatory landscape for agricultural drone spraying, including FAA Part 107 vs. Part 137 requirements, state-level rules, EPA considerations, and what a fully compliant operation looks like.
February 18, 2026
Precision Application vs. Blanket Application: Why Targeted Spraying Saves Money and Improves Efficiency
A side-by-side comparison of blanket and precision application methods, covering input-cost savings, better placement, and the technology making targeted application commercially viable.
February 10, 2026
Drone Crop Monitoring: How to Scout 1,000+ Acres in a Single Day
Traditional crop scouting can't keep up with large-scale operations. Learn how drone-based monitoring covers thousands of acres per day with better detection accuracy than foot scouting.
February 1, 2026
What Is a Field Intelligence Subscription? The Future of Farm Data as a Service
Field intelligence subscriptions are changing how farms access drone data and analytics. Understand what's included, how pricing works, and which operations benefit most from data-as-a-service models.
January 20, 2026
Sustainable Agriculture Technology: How Drones and AI Improve Input Efficiency on Commercial Farms
Precision drone technology is proving that sustainability and profitability are not at odds. Learn how AI-driven precision application improves input efficiency and field-level performance while supporting sustainability goals.
January 10, 2026