WSU AgWeatherNet Gets AI Upgrade

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  Washington State University’s AgWeatherNet system is used by farmers across Washington“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 integrates artificial intelligence to enhance data analysis for agricultural 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 operates nearly 370 weather 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 weather stations measure temperature, humidity, soil conditions, rainfall, and now air quality“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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  AgWeatherNet system will use AI to turn real-time data into actionable insights for farmers and ranchers“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 and a WSU professor“"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 stated, 'It is happening now and we are improving it further'“"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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  AgWeatherNet upgrade supports better management of crops, livestock, and human health“Producers are already able to make improved farm-specific decisions about crops, livestock, and human health using the system.”
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  AgWeatherNet upgrade is especially critical during wildfire season for air quality monitoring“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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  AI integration follows WSU’s long history of agricultural 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.”
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  WSU developed the Cosmic Crisp® apple“The Cosmic Crisp® is an apple with economic impact. Licensing revenue from the apple developed by Washington State University has topped $30 million since it was introduced in 2019.”
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  Cosmic Crisp® apple has generated over $30 million in licensing revenue 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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  AgWeatherNet system is the nation’s oldest and largest of its kind“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 has been a key resource for Washington’s agricultural sector for decadesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.