Whereas the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) mission to sustain life with limited resources is directly mutually beneficial to the conservation techniques required to ensure a thriving agriculture industry, clean water, and quality air for all; Whereas the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) scientific expertise in agricultural production, resource conservation, food security and safety, as well as forests and working lands is vital to feeding the Nation; Whereas NASA and the USDA have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the collaboration between the two agencies, including efforts to improve agricultural and Earth science research, technology, agricultural management, and the application of science data and models to agricultural decision making; Whereas NASA provides the USDA with global estimates of surface and root-zone soil moisture from a variety of satellite-based platforms and model simulations, and in turn, NASA relies on USDA measurement networks and research for development, calibration, and validation of satellite algorithms and potential products; and Whereas NASA’s unique advanced satellites are key to identifying trends in land use, and the deployment of smart-agriculture technologies, including precision agriculture which is a vital tool for farmers to implement efficient practices that preserve natural resources, minimizes operating and input costs, and boosts the food supply chain: Now, therefore, be it