Recorded: 9/25/25

Drones have come onto the agricultural scene hard and fast here in Pennsylvania. In the last few years, interest in operating drones for fungicide, herbicide application, and cover cropping has increased immensely. In this episode, Ryan and Dwane sit down with Ephraim Riehl, Matthew Riehl, and David Stoltzfus, founders of a Lancaster-based agricultural drone business to discuss the basics of operating drones in 2025.  

Hosts: Ryan Spelman and Dwane Miller 
Guests: Ephraim Riehl, Matthew Riehl, David Stoltzfus

Links:
Drone Seeding Cover Crops into Standing Soybeans
How to Become an Aerial (Drone) Pesticide Applicator
Riehl Way Ag Instagram
In Amish country, drone dream takes flight

Photo credit: Ephraim Riehl 

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