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House Ag Committee examines Big Data and its role in agriculture
Washington,
October 28, 2015
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Agriculture Committee held a public hearing to examine big data and its role in agriculture. While advances in agricultural technology present opportunities like improved productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness, they also present challenges in collecting, managing, and utilizing big data. Members and witnesses discussed these dynamics and the future of agricultural innovation at this morning’s hearing.
“From the cotton gin to refrigeration to Norman Borlaug’s Green Revolution, innovation in American agriculture has paved the way in developing better and more efficient ways to produce food and fiber. Today, big data is profoundly impacting every aspect of agriculture in both positive and challenging ways. Now the question is how to best use, collect, and protect this data. I appreciate today’s panel of witnesses for sharing their expertise in deploying exciting new technology and utilizing the considerable amount of data it produces,” said Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway. |