Here in the Antigo Flats, we know the challenges that come with spring. The melting winter snow, while a welcome sign of warmer weather, often brings with it significant runoff. This runoff, especially after a heavy snowmelt, can lead to considerable topsoil erosion, impacting our precious farmlands and local watershed. At Venture Ag Drones, we're committed to offering innovative solutions to these age-old problems, utilizing the power of drone technology to protect our soil and water resources.

We started this business to serve the people we enjoy working with the most; farmers, and to give them a more sustainable solution for their crop care. But this still wasn’t a business we entered into lightly. After all, this isn’t a drone business. It’s a chemical application business. We knew how much legal paperwork would be involved and how to work on Mother Nature’s schedule, but there’s still a few important points that, despite all our research and preparation, we were unprepared for once our first season really got rolling. Hence, this article.

Here are three things we wish someone would have told us before taking flight.

For greenhouse operators in Central Wisconsin and beyond, managing internal temperatures and light exposure is crucial for plant health and worker comfort. As the sun intensifies through spring and summer, applying greenhouse shade or whitewash becomes a necessary annual task. Traditionally, this has meant ladders, lifts, and often, days of labor in challenging conditions. But what if there was a safer, more efficient way to protect your valuable plants? Enter drone painting – a revolutionary approach that's changing the game for greenhouse shade application.

As featured in The Business News, here’s the full article titled “Venture Ag Drones ‘Takes Flight’ in Langlade County” written by Lisa Haefs. The Business News is a regional print publication covering 40 counties in Wisconsin. Venture Ag Drones is featured in their North Central, Agriculture and Forestry category. Read the full article here.

Drones are revolutionizing agriculture, but are they truly as effective as traditional ground sprayers when it comes to fungicide application? This article from Successful Farming dives into the results of Beck’s Precision Farming Research (PFR) 2024 trials, comparing drone vs. ground sprayer performance and return on investment (ROI) in corn and soybeans. It also explores factors like water volume, pH influence, and the crucial role of proper drone calibration.

As seen in Beck's Hybrids Practical Farm Research (PFR) video, drone applications have the potential to enhance fungicide efficacy and crop yields. This video discusses the effectiveness of different fungicide application methods, including ground, aerial, and drone applications. It also highlights their data findings (including yield results) and potential benefits of drone technology in achieving more precise and efficient fungicide coverage.