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The 2018 Farm Bill provides a unique opportunity for USDA to transform the way that is collects and uses ag data. I recently co-authored an article for AGree on how USDA can harness ag data to improve farm policy.
Read MoreA number of farm organizations in the European Union have developed a Code of Conduct on Agricultural Data Sharing by Contractual Agreement. This post takes a closer look at some of the key concepts.
Read MoreJohn Deere recently filed suits against AGCO and Precision Planting claiming that their high-speed planting technologies infringe on Deere's ExactEmerge patents. What are Deere's claims against Precision Planting and AGCO? What are the possible outcomes?
Read MoreMyDairyDashboard has become the first livestock data company to earn the Ag Data Transparent seal of approval.
Read MoreThe US is still long ways from adopting a GDPR style regulation that applies across the country to protect data privacy, but what parts of GDPR are a step in the right direction for ag tech?
Read MoreShould a US or Canadian ag data platform--whose farmers are located only in North America--become GDPR compliant? Here are the questions you should ask to determine the answer.
Read MoreWith the deadline looming from for compliance the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ag data companies may be wondering whether their privacy policies need to be in compliance with the EU's regulation. This post answers the threshold question: Does the GDPR apply to collection of ag data in North America?
Read MoreMore ag tech providers should take the time to develop ag data use policies with their customers. This post explains how.
Read MoreFacebook's recent privacy breach has made me wonder whether these same missteps could happen to an ag tech provider. What should we learn from what happened?
Read MoreA bill has been introduced in the US Senate to help USDA collect conservation related data. The bill promises to create a national data warehouse that universities and others could tap into for research into conservation efforts. Learn more about the Agricultural Data Act of 2018.
Read MoreHere are my observations on the latest ag tech from Commodity Classic 2018.
Read MoreJohn Deere's announcement that it had certified the John Deere Operations Center as "Ag Data Transparent" this week might have you wondering, what exactly does that mean? This post answers that question. But first, a quick history lesson about how we got here.
Read MoreQualcomm is building the next generation of chips to run on a 5G network. These have enormous possibilities for ag technology. Will the US be ready to harness these 5G devices when they arrive or will innovation move elsewhere?
Read MoreThe first load of soybeans was recently transported using blockchain to simplify the transaction.
Read MoreHere are my predictions for the ag tech buzzwords we'll be talking about in 2018.
Read MoreHere's a look back at the four biggest ag law and technology stories from 2017.
Read MoreFor the most part, as long as driverless machinery stays in the field and off of public roads, there are few regulations that prevent these new technologies. But there are some exceptions.
Read MoreJanzen Ag Law has hit another milestone as we enter our third year. Every small business knows that each anniversary is special. As I reflect back on the past year, here is a blog post from the past that reflects my thoughts today: Leadership is Hard Work.
Read MoreDuring a recent webinar, an audience member asked: "Can a machine track and send data to the manufacturer without the owner's consent?" I think you could even broaden this question to ask: "Can a machine can send data to a manufacturer without the owners' knowledge?"
Read MoreOn November 14, 2017, I will be testifying before the US Senate's Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance and Data Security.
Read MoreAs America turns 250, it is time to revisit whether our system for owning and conveying real property is ready for the next century.
USDA may have pulled the plug on the Climate Smart Commodities grants that were funding many climate change programs, but there are still a number of private industry offerings on the market. How can you sort through the various programs to pick one that is right for your farm?
Five years ago I worked with the Ag Data Transparent organization to create a model data use agreement for agriculture. Here is the updated version.
We opened our office ten years ago. Here’s a short look at how agriculture and the practice of law have changed during that time.
How will courts determine the “intent” of the drafter when AI becomes the author of contracts?
Are local zoning and planning boards up to the challenge of permitting small scale nuclear reactors?
There are many companies offering farmers cash to sign soil carbon contracts. What is in these contracts and should you sign up your farm?
Online revenue management platforms for landlords are being challenged as price fixing tools. What will the implications be for tenant farmers?
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Ten years ago the Ag Data Transparent project launched to help address farmers’ concerns with ag data platforms. Where do we stand today on these issues?