Analytics May 2, 2022 From robotics to connectivity, technological transformation offers tremendous possibility for the farming and food sectors.
Connectivity April 25, 2022 Lack of internet signal is one of the greatest challenges facing rural farmers in Brazil.
Connectivity March 18, 2022 High-speed ISOBUS demonstrated for first-time at AEF Plugfest during Commodity Classic.
Connectivity November 9, 2021 New report from Benton Institute for Broadband & Society recommends steps for connecting the farm office, field, and community.
Connectivity November 3, 2021 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Brent Kemp will move into the role of AgGateway President and CEO beginning January 1, 2022.
Connectivity September 10, 2021 FreeWave's new Fusion Satellite promises reliable IIoT device connectivity where there was none, benefitting industries like agriculture.
Connectivity July 11, 2021 New digital map provides more detail about broadband needs across the country than any other publicly available resource.
Connectivity June 27, 2021 Broadband Integrity Coordination Act prompted Agency leaders to improve information sharing to best deploy federal broadband funds.
Connectivity August 11, 2020 You may have noticed posts on social media recently marking #RuralBroadbandDay, writes Linda Safarian at Agri-Pulse. I’d like to take a moment to consider how important rural broadband is to our industry, our nation and the people who live...
Connectivity July 15, 2020 Today, 49 organizations spanning multiple industries announced they have joined forces as part of a new coalition dedicated to helping close America’s digital divide. Convened by farmer-owned cooperative Land O’Lakes, Inc., the newly formed American Connection Project Broadband Coalition (ACPBC or...
Connectivity June 16, 2020 Elon Musk's SpaceX has a month to convince officials at the Federal Communications Commission that its service is up to snuff to participate in an upcoming auction for government subsidies to deliver broadband to rural parts of the country,...
Connectivity March 31, 2020 It is hard to watch television and not see a commercial promoting 5G connectivity these days, writes Lacey Newlin at High Plains Journal, but will it live up to all the hype in rural areas or are we in...
Connectivity February 25, 2020 Jay Myers, a Director of the United Soybean Board and a Colfax, North Dakota soybean farmer, talks about the USB’s recent survey on the availability of broadband internet in rural America.
Connectivity January 15, 2020 Recent issues with a client’s Bluetooth connectivity brought to light the importance of this connectivity standard that exists in everyday life, and is becoming essential in connecting handheld computers to machine systems in crop production as we rely more...
Connectivity January 10, 2020 A robust connectivity network will empower retailers to support their farmers, giving them the right information at the right time.
Connectivity January 10, 2020 Software limitations often mean ag retailers, their agronomists, and farmers are not forming as strong and seamless sales relationship as they should.
Connectivity December 4, 2019 2020 will see John Deere launch the new 8RX tractor in South Africa. The 8RX integrates artificial intelligence, the Internet of things, and advanced automation to help farmers work more efficiently while also gathering data to make more informed...
Connectivity October 7, 2019 USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy has announced that USDA is investing $152 million in 19 projects to provide or improve rural broadband service in 14 states. “Deploying high-speed broadband internet connectivity, or ‘e-Connectivity,’ in rural...
Connectivity September 19, 2019 Agriculture has historically depended on disruptive discoveries and innovations to make big strides. In the 20th century, four innovations brought about change in agriculture: genetics (seeds), mechanisation, fertilizers and pesticides. These four innovations allowed more food, feed and fiber to be produced from less and...
Connectivity September 17, 2019 By ZDNet|September 17, 2019 Connectivity, interoperability, data portability, and data rights are the technology challenges that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) believes has hindered the widespread adoption of digital technologies for agricultural businesses, writes Aimee Chanthadavong at ZDNet. During an address to...