WSU AgWeatherNet adds AI for smarter farming

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  Washington State University’s AgWeatherNet system tracks weather data across 370 stations“Washington State University’s AgWeatherNet is the nation’s oldest and largest system of its kind, used by farmers and ranchers to track heat and cold, wind and moisture. It’s a valuable asset for a major industry in the state. Now, artificial intelligence and machine learning will use the trove of real-time data collected by the system’s nearly 370 weather stations to create more effective tools and computer models.”
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  AgWeatherNet system is adding artificial intelligence to enhance farming decisions“Now, artificial intelligence and machine learning will use the trove of real-time data collected by the system’s nearly 370 weather stations to create more effective tools and computer models.”
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  AgWeatherNet system is used by farmers to monitor temperature, moisture, and wind“Washington State University’s AgWeatherNet is the nation’s oldest and largest system of its kind, used by farmers and ranchers to track heat and cold, wind and moisture.”
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  AgWeatherNet system now uses AI to analyze data“Now, artificial intelligence and machine learning will use the trove of real-time data collected by the system’s nearly 370 weather stations to create more effective tools and computer models.”
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  AgWeatherNet system now creates better tools for crop and livestock management“Now, artificial intelligence and machine learning will use the trove of real-time data collected by the system’s nearly 370 weather stations to create more effective tools and computer models.”
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  Lav Khot is director of AgWeatherNet“"It is happening now and we are improving it further," said Lav Khot, director of AgWeatherNet and professor of precision agriculture at WSU.”
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  Lav Khot said the AI will help farmers make better management decisions“"It is happening now and we are improving it further," said Lav Khot, director of AgWeatherNet and professor of precision agriculture at WSU. "That’s where AI comes in: How can we mine the information from this data and make better management decisions? It’s really changing the game."”
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  Lav Khot said the AI is really changing the game“"It is happening now and we are improving it further," said Lav Khot, director of AgWeatherNet and professor of precision agriculture at WSU. "That’s where AI comes in: How can we mine the information from this data and make better management decisions? It’s really changing the game."”
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  AgWeatherNet system recently upgraded to monitor air quality“Recently the stations were upgraded to also monitor air quality, which has become an important element of agricultural work during wildfire season.”
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  AgWeather,Net system monitoring air quality is important during wildfire season“Recently the stations were upgraded to also monitor air quality, which has become an important element of agricultural work during wildfire season.”
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  WSU reported $30 million in licensing revenue from the Cosmic Crisp® apple since 2019“Licensing revenue from the apple developed by Washington State University has topped $30 million since it was introduced in 2019.”
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  WSU’s licensing revenue from Cosmic Crisp® apple highlights its economic impact on Washington's agricultural industry“Licensing revenue from the apple developed by Washington State University has topped $30 million since it was introduced in 2019.”
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  WSU continues to support the wine industry through research and education programs“WSU has worked with growers and producers for decades to nurture a Washington wine industry that's an economic powerhouse. Like a Washington Merlot and Cougar Gold cheese, Washington state’s wine industry and Washington State University are the perfect pairing. As the state’s wine industry took flight, WSU, an agriculture powerhouse, responded with new research and education programs. WSU has cultivated grape varieties suited to the state’s climate and geography, and offered a range of classes from certificates to degrees to nurture a home-grown wine industry workforce.”
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  WSU’s research and education programs for the wine industry include a history tracing back to 1825No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  WSU’s agricultural programs include the Cosmic Crisp® apple and AgWeatherNetNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  WSU’s agricultural programs demonstrate ongoing efforts to boost local farming through technology and research“Washington State University’s AgWeatherNet is the nation’s oldest and largest system of its kind, used by farmers and ranchers to track heat and cold, wind and moisture. It’s a valuable asset for a major industry in the state. Now, artificial intelligence and machine learning will use the trove of real-time data collected by the system’s nearly 370 weather stations to create more effective tools and computer models. Producers are already able to make improved farm-specific decisions about crops, livestock, and human health using the system. “It is happening now and we are improving it further,” said Lav Khot, director of AgWeatherNet and professor of precision agriculture at WSU. “That’s where AI comes in: How can we mine the information from this data and make better management decisions? It’s really changing the game.” "Smart farms start with data supplied by WSU" video with audio description Skip video Smart farms start with data supplied by WSU with audio description . AgWeatherNet stations measure air temperature, relative humidity, soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, wind direction, and solar radiation. Recently the stations were upgraded to also monitor air quality, which has become an important element of agricultural work during wildfire season.”
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  WSU’s work is part of a long-term partnership with Washington's agricultural sector“WSU has worked with growers and producers for decades to nurture a Washington wine industry that's an economic powerhouse.”
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  WSU’s long-term partnership with Washington's agricultural sector dates back to the 1890sNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.