USDA, Palantir Strike $300 Million Deal to Modernize Farm Programs, Strengthen Security

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has entered into a $300 million agreement with Palantir Technologies to modernize farm programs and strengthen agricultural security.
The deal, announced on April 22, is meant to improve efficiency, reduce administrative burdens and provide greater oversight of risks to the nation’s food supply.
At its center is the USDA’s “One Farmer, One File” initiative, launched in February and aimed at reducing waste and duplication.
Under the partnership, Palantir will provide software tools designed to help both farmers and USDA staff work more efficiently.
Field staff will have access to mobile tools aimed at reducing administrative tasks and speeding up program delivery…. 

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