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Researchers Developing Best Cannabis Growing Practices

Greenhouses full of cannabis are legal in several states around the country, but growing techniques can still date back to those secretive times when cannabis was contraband.

Automated Drones Could Scare Birds Off Agricultural Fields

A manually operated WSU drone flies over a vineyard during tests for bird deterrence and fruit damage assessment. Credit: WSU Agricultural Automation and Robotics Lab

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Automated Drones Could Scare Birds Off Agricultural Fields

In the future, cameras could spot blackbirds feeding on grapes in a vineyard and launch drones to drive off the avian irritants, then return to watch for the next invading flock.