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Weather station network expands to Wisconsin, helping farmers and others
Thanks to the efforts of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a new era of weather data is dawning in Wisconsin. Since the 1950s, Wisconsin’s weather has become increasingly unpredictable and extreme, creating problems for farmers, researchers and the public. But with a statewide network of...Read more -
National Study of Nutrient Removal and Secondary Technologies–Water quality sensor
National Study of Nutrient Removal and Secondary Technologies EPA is examining efficient and cost-effective approaches for nutrient removal at publicly owned treatment works (POTW). As part of the national study, the agency conducted a survey of POTWs during 2019 to 2021. Some POTWs have added n...Read more -
IMD to install about 200 agricultural automatic weather stations for the benefit of farmers
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has installed agricultural automatic weather stations (AWS) at 200 places to provide accurate weather forecasts to the public, especially farmers, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. 200 installations of Agro-AWS have been completed in District Agricultur...Read more -
Global Water Quality Sensor Market Size To Worth USD 12.9 Billion By 2033 | CAGR of 8.76%
The Global Water Quality Sensor Market Size was Valued at USD 5.57 Billion in 2023 and the Worldwide Water Quality Sensor Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 12.9 Billion by 2033, according to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting. A water quality sensor detects a v...Read more -
Air Pollution Is Bad News for Pollinators Too
A new study reveals how pollutants from human activity impact their ability to locate flowers Along any busy roadway, the remnants of car exhaust hang in the air, among them nitrogen oxides and ozone. These pollutants, which are also released by many industrial facilities and power plants, float...Read more -
Federal Grant Stimulates Weather and Soil Monitoring Network to Help Wisconsin Farmers
A $9 million grant from the USDA has spurred efforts to create a climate and soil monitoring network around Wisconsin. The network, called Mesonet, promises to help farmers by filling gaps in soil and weather data. The USDA funding will go to UW-Madison to create what’s called the Rural Wis...Read more -
Dangers of the Cumberland River: How water depth, current and temperature impact people
As Tennessee authorities continue their search for missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain this week, the Cumberland River has become a key setting in the unfolding drama. But, is the Cumberland River really dangerous? The Office of Emergency Management has launched boats on the river...Read more -
Agricultural Benefits of Weather Stations for Organic Farmers
Sustainable agriculture is more important than ever. This provides many benefits to farmers. However, the environmental benefits are just as important. There are many problems associated with climate change. This threatens food security, and food shortages caused by changing weather patterns coul...Read more -
Influences of water velocity on ovarian maturation and antioxidant capacity in adult grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idellus）
Ecological operation of hydraulic engineering is essential for the conservation of fishery resources. Water velocity is known to affect the spawning of fishes delivering drifting eggs. This study aims to explore the effects of water velocity stimulation on the ovarian maturation and antioxidant c...Read more