BLACKSBURG, Va., Feb. 25 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
For years, farmers have had to rely on nothing more than experience and a watchful eye on the sky to make weather-based decisions.
Now, with just a few taps, they can access satellite-powered data that helps them decide when to water, fertilize, and harvest - all through a new app from researchers in Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
The Agroclimate Viewer and Planner App (AgroVAP) is a free web tool that provides insights into crop health, weather forecasts, soil conditions, and climate patterns. Built on Google Earth Engine and powered by open-access geospatial databases, the app is intended to brid...