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 freezing rain …
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 growth …
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 data …
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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