Reflections on Ag Tech from Commodity Classic '18
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Here are my observations on the latest ag tech from Commodity Classic 2018.
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What is Ag Data Transparent?
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John Deere's announcement that it had certified the John Deere Operations Center as "Ag Data Transparent" this week might have you wondering, what exactly does that mean? This post answers that question. But first, a quick history lesson about how we got here.
Read MoreFilling Potholes on the Road to Rural Broadband
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Qualcomm is building the next generation of chips to run on a 5G network. These have enormous possibilities for ag technology. Will the US be ready to harness these 5G devices when they arrive or will innovation move elsewhere?
Read MoreBlockchain: What does it mean for ag?
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The first load of soybeans was recently transported using blockchain to simplify the transaction.
Read MoreAg Tech Predictions for 2018
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Here are my predictions for the ag tech buzzwords we'll be talking about in 2018.
Read MoreThe Year in Reverse: 2017
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Here's a look back at the four biggest ag law and technology stories from 2017.
Read MoreWill OSHA be an Obstacle for Autonomous Farm Technology?
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For the most part, as long as driverless machinery stays in the field and off of public roads, there are few regulations that prevent these new technologies. But there are some exceptions.
Read MoreReflections on Another Year
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Janzen Ag Law has hit another milestone as we enter our third year. Every small business knows that each anniversary is special. As I reflect back on the past year, here is a blog post from the past that reflects my thoughts today: Leadership is Hard Work.
Read MoreCan an Ag Tech Provider Collect Data without Your Consent?
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During a recent webinar, an audience member asked: "Can a machine track and send data to the manufacturer without the owner's consent?" I think you could even broaden this question to ask: "Can a machine can send data to a manufacturer without the owners' knowledge?"
Read MoreUS Senate Testimony: Technology in Ag: Data-Driven Farming
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On November 14, 2017, I will be testifying before the US Senate's Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance and Data Security.
Read MoreWhen will ag data's Equifax moment arrive?
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Like you, my personal information was compromised in the recent Equifax data breach. Are ag tech providers prepared for the day when this happens to them?
Read MoreLinkedIn Case Shows the Limits of Data Ownership
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A recent ruling on a case involving LinkedIn's collection of user data helps answers some, but not all, of our questions about how the law will ultimately treat ag data.
Read More10 Minute Lunch Break Webcast: Becoming Ag Data Transparent
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We are launching a series of short, informative webinars on a variety of ag law topics. Our first video is about becoming Ag Data Transparent.
Read MoreWhat's Old is New Again: What New Holland's Methane Tractor Means for Ag
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At the Farm Progess Show this summer, New Holland rolled out a new concept tractor that appeared mostly conventional but had one stand out feature--it runs on methane rather than diesel. My first impression when seeing this was--didn't we have this same concept 50 years ago?
Read MoreWhen your ag tech provider is sold, what happens to your ag data?
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DuPont Pioneer's acquisition of Silicon Valley based Granular might have you wondering: what happens to all that data you tech provider collects when its sold?
Read MoreDicamba will show us the promise--and limitations--of big data in 2017
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Dicamba complaints are soaring in the US this summer. Big data is going to answer a lot of our questions about who is to blame, but also show us the limits of what ag data can tell us today.
Read MorePutting Farmers in Control of Ag Data-RFD TV
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RFD-TV covered the hearing before the US House Committee on Agriculture's subcommittee on general farm commodities. Please check out the report by Sarah Mock below.
Read MoreRural Broadband: Possibility or Pipe Dream?
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Last week I testified before a US House Ag subcommittee about farmers' ag data privacy, transparency, and ownership concerns. Although not on the agenda, Congressional representatives repeatedly asked questions about how to bring rural broadband to US farmers. Considering the number of times this subject came up during the hearing, I thought it was worth a deeper look.
Read MoreThe Future of Farming: Technological Innovations, Opportunities, and Challenges for Producers
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I am honored to testify before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, on July 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m..
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