WSU's AgWeatherNet Upgraded with AI for Farms

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  Washington State University's AgWeatherNet system has been upgraded to incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning“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 AgWeatherNet system is used by farmers across the state“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 upgraded system analyzes real-time weather data from nearly 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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  The system tracks 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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  The system helps farmers make better decisions about 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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  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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  Lav Khot is a WSU professor“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. 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.'“"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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  WSU’s AgWeatherNet is the nation’s oldest and largest system 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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  WSU’s AgWeatherNet has a long history of supporting Washington’s agricultural industry“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.”
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  Washington’s agricultural industry is a key economic driver in the state“It’s a valuable asset for a major industry in the state.”