Dr. Jacobs. Wisconsin feels the impact of increasingly severe weather events like flooding, tornadoes and drought. And NOAA weather and satellite services are more important now than ever. In particular, Farmers in Wisconsin depend upon [NOAA's] data to decide when to plant. And our shipping and fishing industries rely on it to plan safe routes and travel schedules. NOAA data is vital for the safety and economic security across the Midwest and the Great Lakes region. (00:59–01:05)
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Asserts that Wisconsin farmers rely on NOAA data for planting decisions.
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