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The USDA rolled out its first round of ReConnect Pilot Program funding Tuesday, and two Oregon counties will receive funds.  The Department will provide $6 million to expand high speed broadband infrastructure in Grant and Wheeler counties.  Th...

According to the USDA, computer and internet use on the farm has increased over the past two years.   “In fact, in 2019, 73% of the U.S. farms have a desk top or laptop computer by which they use to access. That's in increase of roughly 1% from 2017.”   ...

The Federal Communications Commission approved an order late last week to help better identify gaps in broadband coverage throughout rural America.  The agency will identify those gaps with a new data collection process.  The Commission had previously established a new process to gather data for broadband deployment maps.   ...

The Federal Communications Commission approved an order late last week to help better identify gaps in broadband coverage throughout rural America.  The agency will identify those gaps with a new data collection process.  The Commission had previously established a new process to gather data for broadband deployment maps.   Ho...

Thanks to the capital budget approved last week, over $21 million will be available to a variety of agencies looking to make high-speed internet available in rural portions of Washington.  Over the next two years, the state’s Public Works department plans to loan $14.44 million...

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said America seems divided on so many levels these days.  And he hopes the USDA can bring people together, maybe not politically, but virtually.   Through the Connect America, the Departments new effort to bring high speed broadband service to everybody in rural areas.  Perdue ...

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said America seems divided on so many levels these days.  And he hopes the USDA can bring people together, maybe not politically, but virtually.   Through the Connect America, the Departments new effort to bring high speed broadband service to everybody in rural areas.  Perdue ...

Equilus' Jake Carpenter talks about internet safety and precautions you should take during today's Equity Minute.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

It doesn't matter if you live downtown, or out on a farm, these days we're all susceptible to data breaches.  If you live in Washington, help will soon be available.  According to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, Nearly two-billion records nationwide were exposed in 2017 by breaches. With ...

Microsoft is working to close the broadband gap in rural America.  A DTN report says the company needs the help of rural resident’s to accomplish that task.   Shelly McKinley, Microsoft general manager of technology and corporate responsibility, spoke recently at the Nebraska Rural Futures Institute.  She said high-spee...