California produces over 90% of the nation’s strawberries amounting to $2.3 Billion of economic value and ranking as one of the state’s top 10 crops. With growing seasons in some parts of the state operating year-round, strawberries are fully exposed to the increased risk of extreme weather events, meaning growers and agriculture companies relying on historical weather patterns alone could be missing important information for optimal management decisions. Researchers and industry partners are developing analytical tools to help growers and companies keep their farms profitable by offering insights to help them prepare and adapt to a changing climate.
Read the full article written in partnership between ClimateAi and strawberry expert and cooperative extension adviser Dr. Surendra Dara on page 22 of the Vegetables West Magazine November/December 2019 edition, one of the industry’s top publications.
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