Data Centers
An Oklahoma State University expert says the economic impact depends on the project and the community.
South Texas farmers and ranchers have raised concerns over water supplies.
Agents will need to stay up to speed as technology continues to advance.
Daniel Boring with the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers explains how infrastructure is adding value to rural land.
Growing computing demand could increase competition for natural gas used by agriculture and rural utilities.
Data centers produced economic output similar to food manufacturing, but the local employment impact was smaller.
RealAg Radio Host Shaun Haney says large facilities could put pressure on local power and water supplies.
Contactless monitoring could help producers detect cattle health problems earlier while reducing labor and treatment delays, according to new research by the USDA Agricultural Research Service.
County leaders hope a tax-abatement agreement will secure safeguards for water and electricity.