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Will New Drone Laws & AI Change How You Farm? | Kala Jenkins | Ep. #115
48 minutes Posted Jun 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
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Ag tech is moving faster than the laws can keep up. In this episode, Wendell sits down with Kayla Jenkins from Beck’s Hybrids to discuss the critical intersection of modern farming, emerging technology, and government policy.
We dive headfirst into the rise of AI in precision agriculture, state-level drone legislation threats, and the legal battles surrounding the H-2A program. Kayla shares an inside look from the state capital on how lawmakers view your operation, why public perception is shifting, and what farmers need to do to protect their right to spray, fly, and farm efficiently.
Key Takeaways: 
Why policymakers are targeting agricultural drones.
Breaking down the H-2A farm labor program updates.
Gene editing vs. GMOs: Educating the modern consumer.
High-oleic soybean oil (SOYLEIC) and the future of domestic seed oils.
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