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Algorithm will make the normally accurate Florida Automated Weather Network even more reliable


June 29, 2023

A new algorithm is set to further bolster the credibility of the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN), a system that farmers count on for such data as temperature, humidity, wind and rain. Among other improvements, the technology ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Agricultural Producers, Alerts, Algorithm, Decisions, FAWN, Florida Automated Weather Network, Freeze Protection, Irrigation, Meteorology, Normal, Rick Lusher, Spraying, Weather Data, Ziwen Yu

Global group recognizes UF/IFAS engineer for strawberry spray app


January 13, 2021

Now that we’re knee-deep in strawberry season, many growers owe Clyde Fraisse and Natalia Peres a debt of gratitude. About a decade ago, Peres saw a need for a fungicide decision-support tool. Farmers sprayed about every week to control strawberry ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Alerts, App, Award, Clyde Fraisse, Decision-support Tool, Fungi, Fungicide, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Natalia Peres, Plant Pathology, Strawberries, Strawberry Advisory System, World Meteorological Organization

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