WSU AgWeatherNet Upgrades with AI

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  Washington State University's AgWeatherNet system is integrating artificial intelligence to enhance its capabilities“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 is the nation's oldest and largest weather monitoring network for agriculture“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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  The system includes nearly 370 weather stations 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. 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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  The system measures temperature, humidity, soil conditions, rainfall, wind, 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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  WSU professor Lav Khot is the 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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  AI will help mine the data for 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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  Improvements to the system are already underway“"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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  Farmers and ranchers currently use the system for crop and livestock management“Producers are already able to make improved farm-specific decisions about crops, livestock, and human health using the system.”
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  The addition of AI aims to make management decisions more precise“"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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  The upgrade follows WSU's ongoing role in supporting Washington's agricultural industry“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 is developing 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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  WSU supports 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.”