Trump drone tariffs target a technology still used unevenly across US farms

By: Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: September 12, 2026

Words: 340

Last Updated: 6 days, 7 hours ago

Body Text Preview

Drone use remains limited among most U.S. farms, but larger farms have adopted the technology at a higher rate than small farm operations, federal data show.

In 2023, 12% of large-scale family farms used drones, compared with 9% of midsize farms and 2% of small family farms, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service report, America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance: 2024 Edition.

Among farms that used drones, 40% cited …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us