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United States Drought Monitor

A weekly map of drought conditions across the U.S., produced by a partnership of federal and academic scientists, used by policymakers and decision-makers.

Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

Also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, a comprehensive law that sets national agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and forestry policy.

Interagency Working Group

A temporary committee or task force composed of representatives from different government agencies working together on a specific issue.

In-situ data

Data collected on-site or in the field, through direct observation or measurement, rather than from remote sensors or models.

Remote Sensing

The process of gathering information about an object or area from a distance, typically using satellites or aircraft (e.g., satellite imagery).

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

A formal agreement between two or more parties, often government agencies, outlining their shared goals and cooperation.

Mesonet Program

A network of automated weather stations, typically covering a state or region, that provides continuous, real-time weather and climate data.