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December 16, 2020
On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that its Office of Economics and Analytics released a paper entitled, “Impact of Broadband Penetration on U.S. Farm Productivity.” This report found that the available broadband had a noticeable positive impact on farm productivity, including crop yields and other production metrics.
“I’ve had the chance to visit many farms and ranches during my time as Chairman, from Renwood Farms in Charles City, Virginia to Crane Farms in King Hill, Idaho. A constant theme I’ve heard is the boost in productivity that comes with the use of precision agriculture and other broadband-based technologies,” FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said. “This paper confirms these anecdotes, and underscores the importance of the Commission’s top priority of expanding broadband access in rural and underserved areas. It shows how the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund and other universal service programs that