Pest Management & Crop Protection
Disease Forecasting Model Guide
Use this disease forecasting model guide to learn how weather based disease alerts work and to record the models you rely on for your crops, such as leaf wetness and humidity based tools.
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The steps on this page
- Name the disease and crop
- Identify the model or alert service
- List weather inputs it needs
- Note where to get the weather data
- Record forecast risk level received
- Note crop stage at the time
- Record the action you chose
- Review how well it matched field results
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and NOAA.
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