Thought Leader Webinar: Precision Agriculture – Leveraging Weather Forecast Data for Informed Crop Management
October 1 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Join our free 45-minute HOBO Thought Leader Webinar, presented by Dan Olmstead, Senior Extension Associate and Project Lead of NEWA (Network for Environment and Weather Applications) for the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program at Cornell University.
In this session, Dan will explain how highly accurate weather data can help growers make smart decisions and employ climate-smart practices that lead to better crops and increased yields & profits.
Webinar topics include:
- Leveraging weather data to mitigate crop production risk from pests, diseases, and extreme weather events
- Real-world examples of how growers have benefited from weather monitoring
- Advantages of using onsite weather stations for more accurate, site-specific data
- Combining HOBO weather station data with NOAA forecast data and NEWA models for plant disease, insect pest development, and crop production
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how harnessing advanced weather insights can elevate agricultural practices and boost productivity. Register now to secure your spot in this essential webinar for agricultural professionals seeking to maximize efficiency and resilience in crop management.
About Dan Olmstead:
Dan Olmstead holds an MSc from Cornell University and specializes in decision support, digital outreach, and computer and information science. As the project lead for NEWA, Olmstead curates more than 1,000 public and private weather stations, providing data and tools to support informed agricultural decision-making. His work bridges the gap between research and practical applications, empowering stakeholders to optimize pest, disease, and crop load management with precision
