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 …
Rural Connectivity Necessary for Agriculture
The following published in DairyBusiness on July 8, 2019 Connectivity is needed in rural areas to make the best of use technology in agriculture The Forbes AgTech Summit in Salinas in June on “The Future of Food” showcased technology, innovation and ideas that will make agriculture more efficient, productive, profitable and safe. To make these advancements accessible to all Americans, broadband connectivity …
Why a farmer in rural Penobscot County needs reliable broadband
Published by Mainebiz on May 27, 2019 By Dan Kaplan As a farmer in rural Maine, I’ve noticed that there’s an issue nearly all politicians agree on: the need to get faster, more reliable internet for us country folk (aka rural broadband). U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, Gov. Janet Mills and state Sen. Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, are among the elected …
Lack of rural broadband limits farmers
Published by Albany Herald on April 29th, 2019 By Clint Thompson TIFTON — Georgia farmers have technological advancements at their fingertips, but many are not able to use them to their fullest extent due to the lack of broadband internet access, according to Wes Porter, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension precision agriculture and irrigation specialist. “We’re creating all sorts of …
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 …