Space Age Farming Nears Use on Colorado Ranches
Space age farming moves from theory to field trials with Skylab sensors to forecast forage yields and monitor water. Kenneth Timmons of Martin Marietta says orbiting instruments will map rangeland, inspect grazing areas, detect crop diseases, and inventory water resources across states, promising billions in agricultural savings.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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