Weather forecasts help farmers ensure pest and disease control in time to minimize crop wastage. Here are some reasons why weather forecasts are important in Agriculture:
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Because of the fast-depleting stocks of soybean and corn, the recent news of heavy rainfall and flooding in the U.S. hasn’t impacted the price outlook of these crops as much as it should have. This is a challenge for farmers who have acres of unplanted land at hand because of the flood damage. Their revenues may decline because of a lower (than usual) production, estimated lower price of these commodities, and water damage costs.