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K-State Weather Data Library

The Weather Data Library currently has two types of weather stations – 3-meter towers, which take fewer weather variables, and mesonet (9-meter) towers, which have more weather sensors, including wind speed and direction. In addition to near real-time conditions, the WDL has historical weather records dating to 1850.
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Kansas Mesonet

K-State Research & Extension weather stations are at the root of the Kansas Mesonet. Most of the sites are located on private lands with permission of the cooperating land owners.
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CoCoRaHS

The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow (CoCoRaHS) Network is a unique, nonprofit, community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow).
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Climate Prediction Center Forecasts

The Climate Prediction Center is responsible for issuing seasonal climate-outlook maps for one to 13 months in the future. In addition, the CPC issues extended-range outlook maps and several special outlooks, such as degree day, drought and soil moisture, and a forecast for the daily ultraviolet radiation index.
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CPC Weekly El Niño Southern Oscillations (ENSO) Update

Figures depicting sea-surface temperatures, outgoing longwave radiation, atmospheric circulation and subsurface ocean structure across the tropical Pacific, updated Monday.
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Joint Agricultural Weather Facility

Housed at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, JAWF monitors the weather and assesses its likely effects on crops around the world.
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National Weather Service

NWS is a component of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is an operating unit of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The service’s mission is to provide weather, water and climate data; forecasts; and warnings to protect life and property and to enhance the national economy. It has a mobile website for handheld devices.
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DTN Ag Weather

DTN is a leading source for agriculture-weather forecasts.
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AgFax Soil Temps

Seeds generally “wake up” and germinate when soil moisture and temperature conditions are correct for them to grow.
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AccuWeather

Apps for mobile devices also are available from AccuWeather.
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Intellicast

WSI provides apps for iPad and Android devices.
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Weather Channel

The Weather Channel also has a variety of tools for mobile devices.
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Weather Underground

A variety of apps are also available for smartphones and tablets.

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Gray’s Harbor Investment

https://kansassoybeans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ks-Soy-Update-Bellar-Final-Short.mp3

May 11-17: Mike Bellar, STC representative, explains the value of KSC's investment in expanding the Gray's Harbor port in the PNW.

Mental Health & Ag Stress

https://kansassoybeans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ks-Soy-Update-Dirks-Final-Short.mp3

May 4-11: May is Mental Health Month. Bradley Dirks with KSRE discusses mental health on farming operations.

CommonGround KS Update

https://kansassoybeans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ks-Soy-Update-Reed-Final-Short.mp3

April 27- May 3: Melissa Hildebrand Reed teases the June 4 Yoga on the Farm event and more CommonGround activities.

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Here's to the humble little crop that's grown by 16,000 Kansas farmers. It's used for feed, fuel, food and many more everyday products.
Happy #AgMonth
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The 2nd in the 3-part carbon market webinar series is Wednesday. These webinars from @UnitedSoy & the American Society of Agronomy seek to enhance understanding of carbon market opportunities & risks w/ this session centered on CCAs. See more: https://bit.ly/3396nvw

The biggest hazard entering a grain bin is suffocation. This may happen through engulfment when stepping on flowing or bridged grain, or from toxic gases within the bin environment. If you must enter one of your bins, follow proper safety guidelines.
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