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
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Land Atmosphere Interactions
Predicting the impacts of land surface and subsurface processes on regional weather, climate, and hydrology.
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Precision Agriculture Decision Support
Soil Condition Prediction in Support of Precision Agriculture
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Seasonal Forecasting
Promoting economic and societal preparedness for next season’s weather
Contact
Sue Ellen Haupt
Senior Scientist, Deputy Director Research Applications Laboratory