NASA and Agriculture: From Seeds to Satellites

NASA is aiding American agriculture by providing crucial data and technology to help farmers manage water, make planting decisions, and understand market trends. With challenges like drier lands, wetter areas, and extreme weather, NASA's missions such as Landsat and GPM are vital. The partnership aims to support farmers from local to global levels, offering tools and information from seeds to satellites. The video encourages viewers to engage with NASA's Applied Sciences for further insights.

What are some of the challenges that farmers are facing today according to the video?

• Lack of modern equipment

• Decreasing market prices

• Drier lands and more extreme weather

• Increasing crop yields

Why does American agriculture need more information?

• To improve soil quality

• To reduce labor costs

• For better water management and planting decisions

• To increase the number of farms

How is NASA helping farmers according to the video?

• By delivering new technology and data

• By providing financial aid

• By reducing taxes

• By offering free seeds

What levels of decision-making does NASA's partnership with farmers impact?

• Only state-level decisions

• From local farms to global levels

• Only local farms

• Only national policies

What is the main goal of NASA's partnership with farmers?

• To help farmers make informed decisions

• To increase the number of satellites

• To reduce the cost of farming equipment

• To promote organic farming