Lack of internet signal is one of the greatest challenges facing rural farmers in Brazil.

High-speed ISOBUS demonstrated for first-time at AEF Plugfest during Commodity Classic.

New report from Benton Institute for Broadband & Society recommends steps for connecting the farm office, field, and community.

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Brent Kemp will move into the role of AgGateway President and CEO beginning January 1, 2022.

FreeWave's new Fusion Satellite promises reliable IIoT device connectivity where there was none, benefitting industries like agriculture.

New digital map provides more detail about broadband needs across the country than any other publicly available resource.

Broadband Integrity Coordination Act prompted Agency leaders to improve information sharing to best deploy federal broadband funds.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

A robust connectivity network will empower retailers to support their farmers, giving them the right information at the right time.

Software limitations often mean ag retailers, their agronomists, and farmers are not forming as strong and seamless sales relationship as they should.

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...

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...

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, 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...

When U.S. Congress reformed the tax code in late 2017, it naturally had broad implications on businesses and non-profits nationwide. Unfortunately, one of the unforeseen impacts of the tax reform has hampered rural electric co-ops’ (REC’s) ability to develop...