broadband internet

Agriculture, specifically the tools used to produce food, fiber and fuel changes at a brisk pace. And while more and more farmers are interested in applying the latest technology on their operation, without reliable broadband, that’s nothing more than a wish. I ...

Last week's Senate Ag hearing was scheduled to focus on a carbon credit tool for farmers, but the conversation eventually turned to one of the biggest struggles for farmers nation wide. "What this COVID-19 pandemic has really shined a light on is the disparity and access to the 21st century economy; and that's access to the Internet," said former USDA official now with Land O' Lakes, J

The Broadband DATA Act recently signed into law will look at improving efforts to deploy broadband access to rural portions of the country. Portions of the legislation included the Broadband Data Improvement Act, sponsored by eastern Washington’s Cathy McMorris Rodgers. She ...

The USDA continues to announced funding for the department's Rural High-speed Connectivity Program. Rural Utilities Service Administrator, Chad Rupe, said while federal financing by grants, loans, foster broadband infrastructure development in rural areas, e-connectivity will help these communities in a variety of ways ...

During a recent trip to Tennessee, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced increased efforts to connect rural Americans to broadband service.   "Our first award to the reconnect program which is broadband, high-speed, availability for citizens in rural areas," Perdue said.  ...

During a recent trip to Tennessee, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced increased efforts to connect rural Americans to broadband service.   "Our first award to the reconnect program which is broadband, high-speed, availability for citizens in rural areas," Perdue said.   ...

The American Farm Bureau Federation says now is the time for the farming community to show support for the bipartisan Broadband Data Improvement Act.  AFBF said the legislation would improve the accuracy of broadband coverage maps and better direct federal funds for broadband buildout.  Co...

It’s a story you hear repeated across the agriculture sector.  Broadband access is very important, if not vital, for farmers in this age of technology.  American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said farmers need access to remain competitive, especially in a struggling agriculture economy.   "It to...

It’s a story you hear repeated across the agriculture sector.  Broadband access is very important, if not vital, for farmers in this age of technology.  American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said farmers need access to remain competitive, especially in a struggling agriculture economy.   "It touche...

Ask Washington state Senator Tim Sheldon, and he’ll tell you legislation signed into law this week by Governor Jay Inslee will spur deployment of high-speed Internet service in rural portions of the Evergreen State.   “It is a huge issue in the rural areas.”   Senate...