Farm Bureau to Discuss 'Big Data'

Organization Explores Opportunities, Concerns Surrounding Data Collection

Jerry Hagstrom
By  Jerry Hagstrom , DTN Political Correspondent
"Big data" is the collection and use of information from farmers and its manipulation into prescriptions that can help farmers be more efficient, but could also compromise their privacy. (DTN/The Progressive Farmer file photo by Jim Patrico)
The American Farm Bureau Federation planned to meet Thursday in Kansas City to discuss the opportunities and concerns surrounding the use of "big data."

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Jerry Hagstrom