The Crop Science Podcast Show - Dr. Terry Griffin: Space Weather in Corn Production | Ep. 99

In this special series on corn production from The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Terry Griffin from Kansas State University explains how solar storms can throw GPS off right when farmers need it most, and what it means for planting and harvest. He shares what happened during the May 2024 outage, including the yield and financial losses for corn and peanut growers, as well as the tough decisions farmers had to make in the field. Learn how to manage GPS disruptions and be prepared for possible future interruptions. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• GPS disruptions
• Agricultural production losses
• Farmer options for outages
• Space weather basics
• Solar cycles impact

Meet the guest:

Dr. Terry Griffin is Professor of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University. He earned his B.S. in Agronomy and M.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Arkansas and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University. His research spans geospatial analysis and big data applications for farm decision-making. Recognized internationally for his contributions to precision agriculture, Dr. Griffin provides unique insights into the vulnerabilities and opportunities of digital farming.

Hear more from Dr. Terry Griffin on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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