Farm Data Technology Advances As Privacy Concerns Remain

Artificial intelligence is creating more opportunities for farm data, but concerns remain about how information is shared.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD-TV) — Agricultural data technology has changed significantly over the past decade, but concerns about privacy and trust remain.

Agricultural attorney Todd Janzen says farmers are using data in more ways, including documenting conservation practices, tracking crops and qualifying for premium markets.

Artificial intelligence is also creating new opportunities, while raising questions about how farm information is collected and shared.

Despite a decade of progress, Janzen says privacy and trust remain major concerns for farmers as agricultural technology continues to develop.

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD-TV and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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