Almost any conversation with a farmer will include the weather. Crops thrive or struggle based on rain, heat, or one of many other environmental shifts that affect plants.
Fortunately for farmers, orchardists, and ranchers in Washington state, robust monitoring from Washington State University has helped—and it’s getting supercharged.
WSU’s role at the forefront of AI in agriculture is reflected in its leadership of AgAID, a $20 million institute established with funding from the US Department of Agriculture. The institute combines the efforts of multiple research institutions, industry, and government partners to address agricultural challenges in the Pacific Northwest.

