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TOPIC(S): Cotton, GMO's, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Genes /Genetics,
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The following article is authored by two assistant professors at the University of Nebraska, one in Cybersecurity and the other in Political Science. The focus of the piece is to highlight the new opportunities that exist for exploitation in the field of agriculture. Specifically, those related to gathering agricultural data via GPS, internet-connected sensors, etc. Information that is increasingly valuable to farmers but an enticing target for hackers and others.

Rise of precision agriculture exposes food system to new threats

Bringing advanced technologies to the ancient practice of farming could help feed the world’s growing population, but it could also open the door for people looking to disrupt the global food system.

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TOPIC(S): Precision AG , Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage,
TOPIC(S): Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Fishing (Commercial), Climate Change, Ag Africa, Coronavirus/COVID,

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Matt Brechwald is the world's most prolific agricultural podcaster. Consistently podcasting since 2014 Matt has hosted well over 1,000 podcasts about agriculture and conducted hundreds of radio interviews as well. From his farm in Kuna, Idaho, Matt has developed the term "Off-Farm Income" into a multi-national brand.