Agricultural Science
From Soil to Satellite: How Public Climate Data Is Leveling the Playing Field for American Farmers
Publicly available climate datasets are transforming how farmers across the Midwest and Great Plains plan their seasons, respond to drought, and manage pest outbreaks. Once the exclusive domain of large agribusiness operations, sophisticated weather modeling tools are now accessible to independent growers through open-access repositories. The implications for food security and sustainable agriculture in the United States are substantial.