From copper wire and irrigation pumps to fencing and remote electrical systems, thieves are targeting farms more aggressively than ever — driven by rising metal prices and the reality that rural law enforcement is stretched thin.

We dig into:

Why agricultural crime is surging across the U.S.

What thieves are stealing most — and why farms are uniquely vulnerable

The true cost of theft beyond scrap value (downtime, crop loss, repairs, and missed irrigation)

Why traditional tools like trail cameras and motion lights often fail in remote areas

How new technology is shifting security from reactive to proactive

Bobby also shares how real-time theft detection systems like COP-R-LOCK can pinpoint theft instantly, trigger on-site alarms, and provide alerts fast enough to actually stop criminals before the damage is done.

With repair costs ranging from $20,000 to $90,000, this conversation is about more than stolen copper — it’s about protecting your farm’s productivity, infrastructure, and long-term resilience.

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