02/25/2013
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"Is my understanding correct that there really is not an agency of the Federal Government that protects farmers or regulates the collection of data?"
"Because of the access to this information, farmers can be more efficient and, therefore, more profitable is the theory."
"Who are the purchasers of data today? And who do you expect them to be in the future?"
"The agricultural community's adoption of field sensors, drones, satellite imagery, advanced machinery and similar technology is increasing at an incredible pace to increase crop yields and improve sus..."