America's Heartland - Episode 321

Episode 321 - Crops and Computers
	In this internet age, more and more farmers are spending time at a computer keyboard. After all, farming is a business, and the men and women who work the land can’t afford to fall behind on what’s happening with the business of agriculture. Farmers use the internet to increase productivity and to keep up with current conditions. And the website for the USDA is a place to check on the latest farming regulations and information. And websites with forums give farmers an opportunity to talk with each other!

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The term "internet" came into official use around 1974. At first the internet was used primarily for educational and academic purposes, but a wealth of internet service providers came on the scene in the late 80's giving the general public access and opening the door to the kind of computer commerce we see today.

Links
Illinois Farm Bureau
Illinois Department of Agriculture

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The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, Farm Credit, and the United Soybean Board make presentation of America's Heartland possible.

Additional production and promotion assistance is provided by
The American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Cotton Council, U.S. Grains Council,
National Association of Wheat Growers, and the National FFA Organization.