Weather & Climate Information

Indiana State Climate Office

Indiana state archive of official daily and hourly weather observations.

Corn Growing Degree Day (GDD) Tool

Monitor and estimate GDD from crop planting to various growth stages.

U.S. Drought Monitor

An interactive map that is released weekly showing parts of the U.S. that are in drought.

Michigan State University Enviroweather

University of Kentucky Ag Weather Center

Midwest Regional Climate Center

National Weather Service

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Recent Posts

corn seedling mesocotyl corkscrewing
"Corkscrewed" Mesocotyls: What Does it Mean?

As planting season begins and corn plants begins to emerge, a very important step to take each...

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Short-Stature Corn Hybrids: Next Evolution in U.S. Corn Production?

Lately, several prominent agricultural seed and genetic companies have started introducing novel...

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Understanding Black Layer Formation in Corn

The use of the term “black layer” is often a universal method among farmers and...

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Corn Cover Crop
Paying Attention to In-Season Nitrogen Timing is Important when following a Rye Cover Crop

Managing and maintaining a high-yielding corn crop following a cereal rye cover crop can often be...

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Stalk and Ear Rots: The Importance of Identifying Them Now to Help with Harvest Decisions

It is now time to evaluate fields for any stalk or ear rot symptoms. This will aid in making...

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Silk Emergence, Silk Length, and Missing "Butt" Kernels

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