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Farm data value, ownership issues still in question

Gene Lucht
Jun 24, 2019
Jun 24, 2019 Updated Aug 2, 2019

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As farm equipment control becomes more computerized and farm financial planning becomes more automated, farmers are gradually getting used to sharing their business information. But they are not completely comfortable with the idea.

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