Ecorobotix's ARA system scans the field, captures real-time imagery, identifies the specified crops or weeds the farmer has chosen to treat, and executes a precise spray precision of 2.4 by 2.4 inches.

Luke Schultes, owner and operator of Viola Drone Service, explains the many uses for a drone in agriculture, including spraying fungicides, seeding cover crops and scouting, and why it's a good investment for farmers.

The sensors allow for farmers to measure nutrient levels in the soil constantly, rather than pulling soil cores throughout the growing season to see what's needed.

The USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities program represents an investment of over $3.1 billion into U.S. agriculture. The statistics for the program huge: USDA selected 141 proposals from corporations, nonprofits and universities to study ways to increase climate-smart production practices for U.S. farmers and livestock producers.