Weather
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Understanding the drought through the Evaporative Stress Index
Published on August 9, 2012
A look at the Evaporative Stress Index explains patterns of water availability and moisture stress across large areas. -
What is evapotranspiration and why it matters
Published on July 25, 2012
Under drought conditions, plants may not be able to extract water fast enough to keep up with evapotranspiration. -
How hot? How dry? Enviro-weather tools help answer these questions
Published on July 10, 2012
Fruit and vegetable growers can use MSU’s Enviro-weather tools to quickly compare seasonal heat (degree-day) and moisture (precipitation) accumulations with previous years and “normal” years. -
New potato maturity and stress graphic tool available on Enviro-weather
Published on May 30, 2012
The MSU Enviro-weather Potato Maturity and Stress Graph tool will help potato growers evaluate and mitigate crop stress caused by weather and other factors.