No Changes To drought This Week

 

 

The latest Drought Monitor released this morning shows no changes in the drought status across the Southeast from last week’s map.  It’s not unusual after a big rain event followed by a dry week for the DM authors to take time to catch their breath, work on other areas of the country, and wait to see what happens before they make further changes.  Temperatures well above normal are increasing evaporation and has started the growth of plants that are usually dormant this time of year, which increases demands on water, but it is just the beginning of February so there is much more to come before the next growing season officially gets underway.

 

Video: predictive weed Management saves on herbicide costs and increases yield potential

Gowan Canada is partnering with Geco Strategic Weed Management to help Canadian growers take a strategic approach to weed control through data-driven prediction and planning.

Geco’s technology uses data and AI to map where weeds have been over the past five years and predict where patches are likely to emerge next season. These insights allow farms and retailers to plan ahead and target actions in the most challenging areas.

“Our technology enables the question: if you could know where your most problematic patches are and where they are spreading to, what could you do differently? That’s what our technology makes possible,” said Greg Stewart, CEO of Geco. “Many of our farms are already using our prescriptions along with Gowan products, so this collaboration is a natural next step.”