farmers

Reveal

Picture an American farmer. Chances are, the farmer you’re imagining is white – more than 9 out of 10 American farmers today are. But historically,…

A hexacopter drone is flown in a demonstration at a farm and winery in Cordova, Maryland. The small, relatively inexpensive unmanned aerial vehicles could replace humans in a variety of ways around large farms, transmitting detailed information about crops, directing farmers to problem spots and cutting down on the amount of water and chemicals used. (Alex Brandon/AP)

Business and Economy

Farmers Turn To Drones For Field Operations

Farmer and ranchers are starting to find ways to integrate drones -- aircrafts that can fly without a pilot on board -- into their work.

Politics and Government

Farmers Call On USDA To Implement Farm Bill Fix

Associated Press

Oklahoma wheat growers are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to implement a Farm Bill provision they say would address the ongoing drought…