Jun 02
Farmers are navigating a time when precision and timely information can make all the difference—and some of the most valuable tools are coming from space. Oklahoma Farm Reports Maci Carter spoke with Karen St. Germain, with NASA. Germain says the agency has supported agriculture for decades, even if many producers don’t immediately make that connection. …
Mar 11
The relationship between space-age technology and the daily operations of a working farm is becoming increasingly intertwined. Through the NASA Acres Farm Innovation Ambassador Team (FIAT), the research model is undergoing a radical shift: moving away from studying agriculture about farmers to co-developing solutions with them. NASA Acres, a consortium focused on U.S. agriculture, utilizes …
Jul 09
At a recent event in Washington, D.C., Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to visit with the Program Manager of NASA Applied Sciences, Water Resources and Agriculture Research, Bradley Doorn. NASA has been playing a role in agriculture since the 60s and 70s, Doorn said, prioritizing the earth science mission since the conception …
