The global food system depends on reliable transportation, plentiful water supplies, favorable weather, and labor, to name only a few of the essentials. Yet, supply failures or extreme weather events can destroy an entire production season and severely damage producers’ businesses and livelihoods.We offer tools that predict a range of weather and soil moisture conditions, optimize planting timing, and protect crops and animals while they’re maturing.
Focus Areas of Research
Precision Agriculture Decision Support
Soil Condition Prediction in Support of Precision Agriculture
Seasonal Forecasting
Promoting economic and societal preparedness for next season’s weather
Contact
Sue Ellen Haupt
Senior Scientist, Deputy Director Research Applications Laboratory