--- title: "Chirping Soil and Autonomous Tractors: Connecting Agriculture in Nebraska - Episode 452 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast" description: Discover the importance of reliable, symmetrical wireless data connections so farmers can deploy devices on farms using LoRaWAN protocols image: https://ethosconnected.com/hubfs/community-broadband-podcast.png --- [![logo](https://ethosconnected.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ethos_Connected_2024/Images/General/logo.png?width=90&height=42&name=logo.png "logo")](https://ethosconnected.com) [![logo](https://ethosconnected.com/hubfs/Ethos_Connected_2024/Images/General/logo.svg "logo")](https://ethosconnected.com) [Turning data into intelligence](https://ethosconnected.com/conserving-natural-resources) [Surface Water With our technology, some districts have saved tens of thousands of acre-feet of water, captured ...](https://ethosconnected.com/conserving-natural-resources#Surface) [Groundwater With our low-cost sensors measuring irrigation usage and groundwater recharge, water districts can ...](https://ethosconnected.com/conserving-natural-resources#Ground) [Water Quality Our cutting-edge technology provides real-time data, empowering stakeholders to implement effective ...](https://ethosconnected.com/conserving-natural-resources#Quality) Case Studies [See More](https://info.ethosconnected.com/case-studies) ### [![menu1](https://ethosconnected.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ethos_Connected_2024/Images/General/image%204%20(3).png?width=102&height=92&name=image%204%20(3).png) Reshaping Water Practices in Idaho](https://ethosconnected.com/case-studies/reshaping-water-management-in-idaho) ### [![imageq](https://ethosconnected.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ethos_Connected_2024/Images/Home/image%204%20(4).png?width=102&height=102&name=image%204%20(4).png) Automated Water Management for Idaho Water District 63](https://ethosconnected.com/case-studies/automated-water-management-for-idaho-water-district) [Protecting Agriculture](https://ethosconnected.com/protecting-agriculture) [Environmental Sensors Ethos Connected is the leader in helping farmers with smart decision-making in agriculture using our ...](https://ethosconnected.com/protecting-agriculture#Environmental) [VeriFood™ VeriFood is an essential solution for all stakeholders in full value agriculture, providing the first clear cut way ...](https://ethosconnected.com/protecting-agriculture#VeriFood) Case Studies [See More](https://ethosconnected.com/case-studies) ### [![menu1](https://ethosconnected.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ethos_Connected_2024/Images/General/image%204%20(3).png?width=102&height=92&name=image%204%20(3).png) Reshaping Water Practices in Idaho](https://ethosconnected.com/case-studies/reshaping-water-management-in-idaho) ### [![video-thumb1](https://ethosconnected.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ethos_Connected_2024/Images/General/video-thumb1.png?width=102&height=92&name=video-thumb1.png) Connecting the Food Cycle From Farm To Fork](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ6mpOJRRig) [Securing Rural Communities](https://ethosconnected.com/securing-rural-communities) [Sustainable Water Management Our game-changing solutions enable you to boost efficiency and precision while responsibly conserving ...](https://ethosconnected.com/securing-rural-communities#Water) [Full Value Food Cycle By VeriFood™ By shaping the full value food cycle, Ethos fuels the bioeconomy, driving economic growth and promote...](https://ethosconnected.com/securing-rural-communities#Full-value) [Bridging the Digital Divide Unlock the potential of rural communities with Ethos Connected’s connectivity solutions.](https://ethosconnected.com/securing-rural-communities#Connectivity) Case Studies [See More](https://ethosconnected.com/case-studies) ### [![menu1](https://ethosconnected.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ethos_Connected_2024/Images/General/image%204%20(3).png?width=102&height=92&name=image%204%20(3).png) Reshaping Water Practices in Idaho](https://ethosconnected.com/case-studies/reshaping-water-management-in-idaho) ### [![video-thumb1](https://ethosconnected.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ethos_Connected_2024/Images/General/video-thumb1.png?width=102&height=92&name=video-thumb1.png) Connecting the Food Cycle From Farm To Fork](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ6mpOJRRig) [Who We Are](https://ethosconnected.com/who-we-are) [Contact Us](https://ethosconnected.com/contact) - 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[Contact Us](https://ethosconnected.com/contact) [Back To News](https://ethosconnected.com/news) [News](https://ethosconnected.com/news/tag/news) 1 min read # Chirping Soil and Autonomous Tractors: Connecting Agriculture in Nebraska - Episode 452 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 03/23/2021 [Marcattilio-McCracken](https://ethosconnected.com/news/author/marcattilio-mccracken) Share: - - - ![](https://ethosconnected.com/hubfs/community-broadband-podcast.png) This week on the podcast, Christopher speaks with Julie Bushell, Former President of Paige Wireless, Founder of Ethos Connected, and Co-chair of Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Precision Ag Connectivity Task Force.Christopher and Julie talk about the importance of reliable, symmetrical wireless data connections so farmers can deploy devices on farms which communicate across Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) protocols to bring soil probes, combines, grain bins, wastewater management sensors, and other devices online to report conditions across far-flung fields. They also discuss how a robust rural network can support GPS for planting, irrigation, and harvest, as well as allow for data aggregation to increase efficiencies and allow mapping and maintenance via real-time drone operations. 03/23/2021 [Marcattilio-McCracken](https://ethosconnected.com/news/author/marcattilio-mccracken) Share: - - - ### More Related Posts [All Posts](https://ethosconnected.com/news) [![](https://ethosconnected.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ogallala-quifer.png?width=352&name=ogallala-quifer.png)](https://ethosconnected.com/news/collaboration-brings-new-water-management-tool-to-ogallala-aquifer-irrigators) 10/09/2020 [Jennifer M. 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