FCC Plans to Charter Precision Agriculture Task Force by Dec. 19
The FCC intends to establish a Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. by Dec. 19, with authorization to operate for two years, says a notice for Friday's Federal Register. The agency…
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took nominations in June and July (see 1906170024). A task force goal is reliable broadband capabilities on 95 percent of U.S. agricultural land by 2025 and to "promote effective policy and regulatory solutions that encourage the adoption of broadband internet access service on farms and ranches and promote precision agriculture." The group must submit a report to the FCC chairman within one year of the official charter. ISPs said expanding rural broadband coverage and promoting adoption of precision agriculture will require coordinated efforts (see 1908150057).