NASA may grab headlines for missions to Mars and returns to the Moon, but some of its explorations are more grounded. There are now 20 of her satellites in the space program, helping us learn more about our planet. Some of that information is already useful to farmers and ranchers. Also, as the climate continues to change, this information may prove very important. Mr. Meade, this has already been a difficult year. “Drought, it was the worst year since 2012,” said Kerry Knuth. In addition to the historic increase in fertilizer and fuel costs, cut any practices that can reduce input costs and reduce equipment needs. More horsepower needs to be considered, says Angela Knuth, which is why she welcomed the recent visit of NASA’s Director of Earth Sciences, Karen St. Germain. said Saint-Germain. Satellites collect data on precipitation, soil moisture, and air pollution. She and her team want to know how to better serve the people of Nebraska.”It’s about making the information they need available in a format they can use right away.” I’m not trying to tell them what to do,” said Saint-Germain. The Knuths are no strangers to technology. They worked with researchers at the University of Nebraska to use sensors to assess a field’s fertilizer needs, and they used probes to determine soil moisture. Angela Knuth said, “We started to probe the soybeans. And all the neighbors watered. We weren’t watering. And we had no yield at all.” In fact, we didn’t have the money for water.But the couple quickly understood satellite data and how to integrate it with other technologies. Across 2,300 acres, your time and your decisions matter, especially in difficult years.”We know the climate and weather patterns are changing and We know this increases the stress on farms, family farms and, frankly, our food security.Nebraska already uses free NASA data.University National Drought Mitigation The Center, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture use NASA data and more than 50 other data sources to create the Drought Monitor for the United States: We are experiencing drought.
NASA may grab headlines for missions to Mars and returns to the Moon, but some of its explorations are more grounded.
There are now 20 satellites in the space program that are helping us learn more about our planet.
Some of that information is already useful to farmers and ranchers.
And as our climate continues to change, it may prove important.
It’s already been a difficult year for Kerry and Angela Knuth and Mead’s two close sons.
“The drought is the worst since 2012,” said Kelly Knuth.
In addition, fertilizer and fuel costs have historically increased.
“Practices that can reduce input costs and reduce the need for equipment for more horsepower are things to consider,” said Angela Knuth.
That’s why we welcomed the recent visit of NASA’s Director of Earth Sciences, Karen St. Germain.
“We have satellites that look at different aspects of how the Earth works,” said St. Germain.
Satellites collect data on precipitation, soil moisture, and air pollution.
She and her team want to know how they can better serve Nebraskans.
“It’s about giving them the information they need in a format they can use immediately to make decisions. I’m not trying to tell them what to do,” St. Germain said. .
Knuths is no stranger to technology.
They worked with researchers at the University of Nebraska to use sensors to assess the need for fertilizer in fields.
We also used a probe to measure soil moisture.
Angela Knuth says, “I’ve seen where I’m overwatering.
“We started putting probes in soybeans. And all the neighbors were watering. We weren’t watering. And we didn’t use the yield at all. In fact, We didn’t have water costs,” said Angela Knuth.
But the couple need a way to quickly understand satellite data and integrate it with other technologies.
“It was interesting to us, but we don’t know how to use it,” said Angela Knuth.
And with an operation that spans 2,300 acres, time and decision-making matter.
“The technology is great, but we want it to be a tool, not driven by it,” says Angela Knuth.
Especially during difficult years.
“We know climate and weather patterns are changing, and we know this will increase the stress on farms, family farms and, quite frankly, our food security,” St. Jermaine said
The University of Nebraska already uses free NASA data.
The University’s National Center for Drought Mitigation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the US Department of Agriculture use NASA data and over 50 other data sources to create the US Drought Monitor.
This tool shows which parts of the United States and the world are currently experiencing drought.
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