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flag Louisiana farmers use drones and AI to boost sugarcane and rice yields, despite cost and connectivity challenges.

flag Louisiana farmers are using drones and artificial intelligence to boost sugarcane and rice yields, enabling precise monitoring, targeted fertilizer and ripener application, and improved harvest timing. flag Tools like AI-powered systems from LSU AgCenter analyze aerial and satellite data to predict yields and optimize inputs, contributing to an average 30-pound sugar increase per ton and cost savings. flag Rice farmers are also adopting water-saving techniques like alternate wetting and drying. flag Despite benefits, adoption is slowed by high costs, limited rural broadband, and data ownership concerns. flag To support growth, LSU of Alexandria is training students as licensed drone pilots.

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