MANHATTAN, Kan. (RFD-TV) — NASA is working with Kansas farmers to turn satellite data into practical tools for making decisions on the farm.
The agency recently returned to Kansas for its second Space for Agriculture tour, working with producers and Kansas State University to connect satellite observations with data collected in the field.
The partnership has led to projects involving grain quality and respiration rates as researchers explore ways the technology can address challenges facing producers.
Agriculture remains a priority for NASA as the agency works to expand the use of satellite data on farms.
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