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How 'Big Data' Is Revolutionizing The Farming Industry

Through the centuries, technological advancements, from the tractor to developments in crop chemicals, have revolutionized the way we farm. Now, something new is disrupting the farming industry — and that’s big data. We take a look the new normal in one of America's oldest industries.

Guests:

  • Ron LeMay is the CEO of  FarmLink, a Kansas City agriculture startup that’s seen exponential growth in the last couple years.
  • KCUR’sPeggy Lowe is the investigative reporter for for Harvest Public Media.
  • Darcy Howe heads up the KC Rise Fund, which is looking to invest in KC companies and increase this region’s economic competitiveness in this area.
When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
Kansas City needs journalists who show up not just on people’s worst days, but on their best ones — and the boring ones in between. I build relationships across the metro, so our newsroom can bring you critical information when times are tough, and seek out moments of joy to celebrate. Email me at lisa@kcur.org.