Many companies rely on NASA satellite data to make predictions about crop yields, helping stabilize markets for producers, investors and, ultimately, consumers.
One of NASA’s core missions is to keep its eyes on Earth, measuring and monitoring everything from carbon-dioxide levels to surface temperatures and soil moisture. Many companies rely on NASA satellite data to make predictions about crop yields, helping stabilize markets for producers, investors and, ultimately, consumers.
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