Satellite-Based Agricultural Data Act

Key Points

• This bill changes how the Department of Agriculture gives out research money. It would allow scientists to get grants for projects that use weather data from private companies instead of just government sources.
• The goal is to help farmers better prepare for extreme weather. By using private satellite tools and advanced forecasts, researchers can find new ways to protect crops from things like heat waves or heavy rain.
• This plan does not create a new program. Instead, it updates an existing grant system to make sure it uses the latest technology available from the private sector.

Impact Analysis

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