The Ag Data Transparency Evaluator

The Ag Data Transparency Evaluator

The problems farmers have with embracing farm data programs are well documented, but I think it comes down to three things: trust, time, and complexity. Trust--many farmers don't know what happens to their data after they send it to an ag technology provider (ATP).  Time--farmers are already busy. Who has time to read detailed privacy policies and data license agreements.  Complexity--farm data contracts are different than normal farm contracts.

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What Makes Ag Data "Ownership" Unique

What Makes Ag Data "Ownership" Unique

The concept of ag data “ownership” is not recognized by United States law.  Farmers like to say “I own my ag data.”  Ag technology companies like to say “the farmer owns their data.” And the industry representatives like to say “the farmer should own their data.”  But the reality is that “ownership” is a legal principle that must be recognized by courts or a law, and that has not happened yet in the United States.

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My Top 10 Farm Data Posts

My Top 10 Farm Data Posts

This recaps ten of my most popular posts about the legal issues surrounding farm data.

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