A coalition of major farm organizations and agriculture technology providers (ATPs) today announced an agreement on data privacy and security principles that will encourage the use and development of a full range of innovative, technology-driven tools and services to boost the productivity, efficiency and profitability of American agriculture.

After years of waiting, a Federal Aviation Administration official said the agency was close to releasing a ruling that would give commercial entities greater access to fly small unmanned aerial system in the domestic airspace.

AgGateway’s Data Privacy and Security Committee has published a white paper to help the agriculture industry consider ways to incorporate data privacy best practices and standards into their operations.

Raven Industries has announced that Steven E. Brazones, 41, will join the company as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective December 1, 2014. Brazones succeeds Thomas Iacarella, 60, who will remain with the company and work with Brazones to ensure a smooth transition.

FarmersEdge announced today it has received an investment from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers’ Green Growth Fund. With operations around the world, Farmers Edge provides a plug and play technology solution that helps farmers optimize crop inputs and maximize yield. The investment from Kleiner Perkins will fund expansion of Farmers Edge’s technology platform and support the Company’s continued growth in international markets.

AgJunction has announced a new supply agreement and factory integration partnership with Stara S.A. Industria de Implementos Agricolas of Brazil.

Lindsay Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Elecsys Corporation, a provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) technology solutions and custom electronic systems.

AGCO and Appareo Systems announced today that they have agreed to enter a joint venture, building on the existing IAS (Intelligent Agricultural Solutions) business structure. This collaboration will focus on the need for more advanced electronic technology centered around data collection, wireless communication, advanced sensors and intelligent machine control.

Paul Gunderson gets excited when showing off equipment and talking about farming at Lake Region State College’s Precision Agriculture Center.

NEC Corporation and Dacom, the Holland-based agri-IT company, have announced the results of a precision farming trial in Romania that uses environmental M2M sensors and big data analytics software to maximize yields at a reduced cost.