This season’s wet conditions have turned cover crop planting into a tough mission. Muddy fields are holding you back, but drones can get the job done when traditional gear can’t take off. The ideal planting window around Labor Day is still open, now’s the time to plan your operation.
Research shows drones deliver precision strikes on seed placement, even in rough terrain (Purdue UAV Extension). They can plant into standing crops or heavy residue, extending your window through October (Cover Crop Strategies). For smaller or tricky fields, drones often win on efficiency and cost compared to traditional drills (OCJ article).
And here’s your supply line: Iowa’s Cover Crop Cost Share Program puts $30 per acre in your pocket if you’re planting for the first time, $20 if you’re returning to the fight (Iowa Dept. of Agriculture). That helps keep your operation mission-ready.
At Airstrike Ag, we’ll help you pick the right gear, plan your flight paths, and make sure you get the most out of those cost-share funds. Don’t let wet fields keep you pinned down, drone seeding is your way to take control this fall.
Ready to launch? Call us at 1-515-417-7247. Let’s get your cover crops in the ground and your operation firing on all cylinders.