August 08, 2025

Toolshed Talk: Drones in farming operations

By AgriNews Staff
Drone technology can empower farmers with faster, more precise ways to manage their fields.

Drone technology can empower farmers with faster, more precise ways to manage their fields. (University of Illinois photo/L. Brian Stauffer)

FLANAGAN, Ill. — The Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a Toolshed Talk to learn about how drones can be used on your farm for crop scouting, chemical and fertilizer applications, and cover crop seeding.

There will also be a demonstration to see a drone in action.

The Toolshed Talk will be Thursday, Aug. 21, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Flanagan State Bank, 301 W. Falcon Highway, Flanagan. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided.

The presenters will be Eliza Smith, owner and operator of EJO Aerial Services, and Jay Whalen, farmer in the Streator area.

Listen and ask questions of the presenters and other farmers on how drones are useful in their operations.

RSVP by Aug. 17 to Becky Taylor, Livingston County SWCD resource conservationist, at 815-844-6127, ext. 3, or rebecca.m.taylor@il.nacdnet.net.

Also, let Taylor know of any questions you would like to have answered that day.

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