Poll: 33 percent of farmers and ranchers flying drones this year

According to a recent Farm Journal Media Pulse poll that surveyed more than a thousand farmers and ranchers, use of drone technology has definitely gained a firm foothold in the industry. The poll asked, “Will you use a drone(s) on your operation this year?” Of the nearly 1,100 respondents, a third answered positively, with 21 percent saying they will operate the drones themselves, and another 12 percent opting for a retailer or other third-party entity to fly the drones. Another 31 percent say they will keep an open mind about using drones on their operation in 2018, but weren’t ready to pull the trigger this year. The final 37 percent say they aren’t interested in using this technology. Read more at Drovers CatttleNetwork…