Taylor County ranks 35^th in the state for grain production with approximately 13,500 acres of corn harvested for grain.  Approximately 6,000 acres have fungicides applied by helicopter.

In cooperation with the Adair County Extension Office and U.K Plant Pathologist, a fungicide efficiency trial was conducted using a drone for application.

Using water sensitive strips to test for coverage, it appeared to have better coverage than helicopters.  The fungicide application by the drone improved yield by 22.8 bushels/acre

According to U.K. Ag. Communications, a drone research story earned national and state coverage.  Its earned media value was over $190,000.