Sidney and Philo, Illinois – When you think of farming or ranching—the words “technology” or “broadband access” probably aren’t the first ones that come mind. “When you talk about farmers in particular. I think there’s an oversimplification of what that sector involves. We have a large history as a nation to be an agrarian nation, but that sector in particular …
Study Reveals Ramifications of Limited Rural Broadband Service On American Farmers
The following release and study were published this week by the United Soybean Board. Click here to read the original post. ST. LOUIS (October 9, 2019) — A new study commissioned by the United Soybean Board (USB) reveals the lack of access to broadband in rural areas takes a significant toll on American farmers and the economy. According to “Rural Broadband …
Revolutionizing Farming With Broadband Access
West Lafayette, IN (April 4, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue took park this week in the Ideas Festival in West Lafayette, Indiana. The festival is being held in celebration of Purdue University’s 150th anniversary. It coincides with Purdue’s Ag Week. According to the Exponent, the Ag Secretary sat down with Purdue President Mitch Daniels to discuss the …
Broadband Access, the Difference Between Can and Do
The following was published in Dairy Business on March 28, 2019 by Megan Nelson, Economic Analyst How an FCC Survey Question May Overstate Broadband Access in Rural America At issue in the rural broadband debate is the way in which internet service providers are asked if they provide internet services to customers. The survey question posed to services providers is …
