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NEWA Weather Station Informational Meeting

• Thursday, April 18, 2024, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will be hosting an informational meeting about NEWA weather stations and the potential benefits they can provide farm operations in Oswego County. NEWA stands for Network for Environment and Weather Applications and is a weather station platform run by Cornell University and the NYS Integrated Pest Management Program. NEWA collects weather data from weather stations primarily located on farms and generates real-time weather data summaries, crop production tools, and integrated pest management (IPM) forecasts.

Agricultural producers have seen a rise in unpredictable weather making it more challenging to grow fruits, vegetables, and field crops. As a result, there is a need for more timely and accurate weather forecasting tools to help farmers make better informed decisions throughout the growing season. NEWA weather stations can provide enhanced crop and pest management forecasting, including harvest dates and pest cycles. Investing in a weather station can also play an important role if a farm operation needs to file a crop insurance claim due to a weather-related disaster such as high winds, severe frost, extreme precipitation, or prolonged drought. With modest investments, agricultural producers can receive timely information that provides potential cost savings every year.

Dan Olmstead, Senior Extension Associate for Cornell University, will be leading an informal, round table discussion about NEWA weather stations with a Q&A session. 

Fee

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required as seating is limited. To register, contact Joshua Vrooman at the phone number or email address below.

Location

CCE Oswego Education Center
3288 Main Street
Mexico, New York 13114

Last updated March 13, 2024