by Mike Eilts, on Nov 27, 2018 2:22:32 PM
Most people know that the weather has a significant impact on the agriculture industry. Indeed, crops need the basics of moisture, warmth, and sun to thrive. But what’s less obvious …
Read Storyby Richard Reed, on Jun 27, 2018 1:51:10 PM
Lightning can be detrimental to the agriculture industry. On average, there are over 8 million lightning strikes on Earth every day. With over 4.62 billion acres of land being farmed, …
Read Storyby Richard Reed, on Jun 18, 2018 2:00:00 PM
The future of farming is now upon us. It’s been here for some time, but with the evolution of the autonomous unmanned vehicle (AUV), things are getting exciting in many …
Read Storyby Richard Reed, on May 22, 2018 10:59:45 AM
Most tobacco, corn, and soybean growers have either just planted or are planning to plant within the next week. But with the recent heavy rains that have soaked the mid-Atlantic …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Sep 21, 2017 2:35:47 PM
It's been a rough hurricane season for many. Are you experiencing weather fatigue? Then let's take a break and look at some enjoyable weather images and videos for a change …
Read Storyby Phillip Spencer, on Apr 10, 2017 2:47:43 PM
Evapotranspiration (ET) is an important process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by evaporation from the soil and by transpiration from living plants. Estimates of …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jan 19, 2017 4:53:35 PM
In this blog post from Tuesday, I talked about microclimates and how their effects can have huge impacts. I mentioned the Columbia River Gorge microclimate that is prone to heavy …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jan 18, 2017 10:43:49 AM
Microclimates exist in several areas around the globe and can result in massive impacts for cities and agriculture alike. Growers understand that in order to properly manage their fields for …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Dec 5, 2016 4:27:21 PM
How many times does it rain everywhere, but at your farm yard? How many apps can you find that display precipitation results accurately? These are questions that make a world …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Sep 7, 2016 1:29:56 PM
Kate Lengold, Vice President of AstroDigital, says implementation of SkyWise Insight API was quick, simple and just what they needed to add extra value to their products …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jul 19, 2016 10:37:36 AM
WDT Ag Solutions Expert, Tim Marquis, sits down with independent agronomist and data expert, Michael Steeke. Michael discusses the upcoming heat wave and drought. Learn how Michael is using weather …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jun 27, 2016 1:59:21 PM
What do drought and bark beetles have in common? In California, the answer to that questions would be a lot. As the drought continues, so do the wildfires. At the …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Mar 23, 2016 2:03:40 PM
Despite having a record warm February and warm March – we need to keep an eye on the long-term weather pattern. Across the Corn Belt, we are in for a …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Mar 8, 2016 1:45:49 PM
The next few days are offering an unprecedented event for early March which will cause havoc for any commercial growers trying to get emergence in the arklatex region. This impacts …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Mar 2, 2016 4:24:46 PM
Growers want to put their trust in a 2016 forecast for the planting and growing season. Many meteorologists and weather savvy growers hesitate to trust the 2016 spring weather forecast …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jan 4, 2016 3:31:55 PM
Do you have an interest in learning about agricultural weather? I’m very excited to announce that I’ll be a speaker for a National Weather Association webinar titled: “Planting MORE Micro-Scale …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Oct 20, 2015 1:25:02 PM
Outside of the US when dual pol radar data isn’t available, how can growers get accurate rainfall estimations on which to base their decisions? Satellites are the answer. Satellites began …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Aug 26, 2015 5:22:00 PM
An alarming threat is causing fear among citrus growers in the US. If orange juice is a staple of your morning breakfast, you’ll want to read about this frightening new …
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