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NASA satellites have orbited Earth for decades, gathering data on crop production, land use, and weather. These data products can be used by our nation’s farmers and others in the field of agriculture and water management to drive decision-making. They also help researchers understand the complex interactions among the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services related to agriculture, food, the environment, and rural development. 

NASA’s Earth data repositories include datasets that measure land surface reflectance, land temperature, vegetation greenness, and crop extent. These measurements are used in models to calculate other agriculture-related factors that cannot be observed directly from a satellite, such as evaporation patterns and water runoff. 

In addition to land use data, weather data from NASA satellites track rainfall, droughts, and severe weather events, helping to determine growing conditions and assess threats to crop production. NASA makes both directly measured data and modeled results available to everyone through the agency’s Earth Data archives.

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NASA data help us understand Earth's changing systems in more detail than ever before, and visualizations bring these data to life, making Earth science concepts accessible, beautiful, and impactful.
Data visualization is a powerful tool for analysis, trend and pattern recognition, and communication. Our resources help you find world-class data visualizations to complement and enhance your research. We also have tools and tutorials to help you translate data related to crop production, vegetation health, and other aspects of agriculture production into compelling images.
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