What They Are Saying: Support for Fischer’s Precision Ag Package

"Nebraska Farm Bureau is proud to support Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer's work to ensure rural America has necessary broadband coverage and is able to utilize the latest in precision agriculture technology to help ensure the success of Nebraska's farm and ranch families. Passage of all three of these important pieces of legislation will help equip farmers and ranchers with the tools and infrastructure needed for a more productive, sustainable, and connected agricultural future," said Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation President Mark McHargue.

"These bipartisan bills deliver practical tools that empower farmers' adoption of precision technologies, increase productivity, improve on-farm connectivity and conserve resources more effectively. We applaud Senators Fischer, Klobuchar, Warnock and Luján for advancing policies that strengthen agriculture through innovation and stewardship," said Irrigation Association CEO Natasha Rankin.

"We thank Senator Fischer and the sponsors of these important bills that will encourage the use of innovative precision agriculture technologies, including efficient irrigation and the ways it fits into smart farming practices. This legislation will help growers meet global food challenges while simultaneously supporting USDA conservation goals,"said Lindsay Corporation President Randy Wood.

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"America's farmers and ranchers increasingly rely on advancements in technology to grow more with less. Equipment manufacturers applaud Senators Deb Fischer and Amy Klobuchar for championing the PRECISE Actand Senator Fischer and Senator Raphel Warnock for leading thePAL Act, which will help producers embrace precision agriculture technologies - allowing them to reduce costs, operate more efficiently, and better compete on a global scale. These two bipartisan bills will help ensure that America's farmers and ranchers have access to the innovative technologies to help them feed the world while also protecting it," said Association of Equipment Manufacturers Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Relations Kip Eideberg.

"PAL and PRECISEprioritize American agriculture leadership. Farmers, ranchers and private industry dedicated to driving American agriculture innovation require sound and responsible policy that not only invests in technological advancements, stewardship of our natural resources and continued agriculture leadership but also prioritizes national security. These bills do just that. Ethos Connected applauds Senator Fischer for her steadfast commitment to agriculture and the security of our great nation," said Ethos Connected CEO Julie Bushell.

Full List of Endorsements of Fischer's

"Innovation is at the heart of everything farmers and ranchers do, but without access to reliable broadband, that innovation is often stifled. Farm Bureau is grateful to Senators Fischer and Luján for their leadership and dedication to advancing connectivity on farms, ranches, and in rural communities. Precision agriculture tools are key to ensuring our nation's food security and in turn, national security, and the LAST ACRE Actwill allow all farmers and ranchers to utilize the latest technologies,"said American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Public Policy Sam Kieffer.
"Equipment manufacturers applaud Senators Fischer and Luján for their longstanding support for keeping rural communities connected and competitive. Today's farmers and ranchers rely on broadband internet access to power precision agriculture technologies, which allow them to operate more efficiently. The LAST ACRE Act will help our nation's agriculture community harness this critical technology through affordable and reliable access to high-speed broadband," said Association of Equipment Manufacturers Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Relations Kip Eideberg.

"LAST ACRE plays a critical role in securing and growing America's rural communities and ensuring America's continued leadership in agriculture. This bill will connect the acre; where farmers and ranchers need to make real-time decisions, drive operational efficiencies and improve their quality of life. For too long, we have overlooked the need to adequately connect America's greatest strength: farmers, ranchers, and the communities they support. We are grateful for Senator Fischer's steadfast leadership, continued dedication, and deliberate action for agriculture," said Ethos Connected CEO Julie Bushell.

"Competitive Carriers Association applauds Senators Fischer and Luján for reintroducing the 'LAST ACRE Act of 2025.'This bill can help expand access to the precision agriculture applications that are increasingly relied upon across America's rural farmlands, ranches, and forests - technologies that depend on robust mobile and wireless connectivity. Wireless networks play a critical role in rural America, and policies like those in the LAST ACRE Actcan help meet demand and spur innovation and opportunities to meet the agriculture community's diverse needs. I thank Senators Fischer and Luján for their unwavering commitment to fully connecting rural communities," said Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan.

"The LAST ACRE Actis a vital step toward bridging the digital divide in rural America by extending high-speed broadband access beyond homes and businesses to the very fields where farmers and ranchers work, enabling the full adoption of precision agriculture technologies. We welcome this important bipartisan legislation that ensures the U.S. Department of Agriculture has the strategy and resources to deliver connectivity to every acre, boosting productivity, sustainability, and economic opportunity across rural communities,"said NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association.

Full List of Endorsements of Fischer's