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A mailing list for DSSAT users and others interested in crop model development, crop model applications and decision support systems has been established at the University of Georgia and is being mirrored at Google Groups. Please feel free to share general questions, concerns, successes, messages and thoughts related to DSSAT and its application to the DSSAT Listserv.  We currently have more than 20,200 unique e-mail addresses on the DSSAT listserver for people who are interested in crop modeling and decision support systems. For specific DSSAT problems and errors, please use “Contact Us” to avoid unnecessary e-mail clutter.

Recent Messages

  • Postdoctoral researcher position
    by Rajagopalan, Kirti on November 20, 2024 at 5:45 am

    Please share this job posting!ThanksKirtiWe are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with interest in evaluating climate change impacts and adaptation alternatives for US agriculture and water resources. The position will be based in Pullman, WA with the Department of Biological Systems Engineering but involves participation in national-scale projects. The position offers the opportunity for all-around professional growth by working in a trans-disciplinary environment, with close collaborations with colleagues from multiple universities across the US, spanning multiple colleges/departments. Opportunities to network with a diverse group of stakeholders will also be available. The experience will focus on research advancements as [...]

  • Invitation to GroIMP User and Developer Workshop - 5-6 December, 2024
    by in silico Plants Editorial Office on November 18, 2024 at 3:27 pm

    Dear all,We are pleased to invite FSP modellers to the upcoming GroIMP User and Developer Workshop, which will take place on 5 and 6 December 2024 at Wageningen University & Research (in-person and online).Please find the attached invitation for more details.Feel free to share this invitation with colleagues or anyone who might be interested in attending. Contact me via email for registration and questions. [...]

  • Conference abstracts in agricultural sustainability
    by Solander, Kurt C on November 12, 2024 at 8:54 pm

    Please consider submitting an abstract on the topic of Nutrition, Food Security and Agriculture to the Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference (ICR25) to be held in Washington, D.C. April 21-23, 2025. Specifically, we are interested in research that explores sustainable agricultural practices that enhance food security and nutrition while reducing environmental impacts. This session is currently listed under Topic 3c of the Sustainability research theme. Abstracts of research involving any technical method(s), including the use of computational models, AI, remote sensing and field-based experiments over domains from the local (crop) to global scale are welcome. ICR25 will be attended by [...]

  • Position Announcement: Research Agricultural Engineer/Agronomist/Biologist/Soil Scientist - USDA-ARS, MD
    by Han, Eunjin - REE-ARS on November 8, 2024 at 8:10 pm

    Hello DSSAT community,The USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Adaptive Cropping Systems Lab in Beltsville, MD is recruiting for a Research Agricultural Engineer/Agronomist/Biologist/Soil Scientist, GS, 0890/0471/0401/0470, 12,13,14,15.U.S. Citizenship is required.The position closes on Nov 29, 2024.To view the announcement and/or to apply, please go to https://www.usajobs.gov/job/816849500Duties:* Apply systems theory to the solution of complex, agricultural problems and to develop computer-aided farm decision support systems and assessment tools for environmental study and analysis.* Understand of mechanisms and diversity of plant responses to climate change factors.* Evaluate agronomic, physiological and biochemical responses of plants, both crops [...]

  • Annual Open Forum on Crop Modeling @ 2024 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting
    by Gerrit Hoogenboom on November 8, 2024 at 3:06 pm

    This is a reminder that the 27th Open Forum on Crop Modeling andDecision Support System will be held this coming Monday, November 11,from 7:30 - 9:00 pm in Room La Reina on the second floor of the HiltonPalacio del Rio Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The Open Forum is part ofthe ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting that is scheduled fromNovember 10-13, 2024. [...]

  • Postdoctoral researcher position - NASA Carbon Project
    by Varaprasad Bandaru on November 6, 2024 at 6:18 pm

    Dear Colleagues,We are looking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher to support cropmodeling activities under a project funded by NASA Carbon Monitoring SystemProgram (https://cce-datasharing.gsfc.nasa.gov/cmsprojects/list/h/0/#current2020).The successful candidate will work on modeling cropland carbon and nitrogenfluxes at regional scale. The position will provide a great opportunityto closely collaborate with researchers from USDA-ARS, NASA, Agriculture andAgri-Food Canada and Universities. The candidate will be hired throughUSDA-ARS or University depending on the immigration status. Application ishere: https://www.smarsgroup.org/career-details/1 . Please feel free tocontact me if you have any questions. [...]

  • Give me some agricultural advice
    by Porutai Thianthai on October 23, 2024 at 6:01 am

    Dear DSSAT community,I am studying nitrogen in rice fields using satellite data. The mainobjective is to recommend nitrogen fertilizer application to farmers toreduce costs and increase their income. I am looking for related researchto collect and apply in Thailand. I would like to find co-researchersabroad to exchange knowledge with each other. Or is there anyone who canrecommend related research or research locations? I would like to join theexchange in your country. [...]

  • Help to find a journal for my article
    by Oussama Hadj Abdelkader on October 22, 2024 at 12:27 pm

    Dear DSSAT community,I am looking for journals that publish mathematical models of plantdiseases.I have developed a mechanistic model of kiwifruit bacterial canker diseasethat includes the kiwifruit functional model, the population dynamics ofthe bacteria, and the dynamics of the carbon resource shared between thebacteria and the plant. Validating this kind of model with data is notpossible at the moment, and this is why I could not get it published.I appreciate your help. [...]

  • Internship Opportunity in Crop Modeling and Agrivoltaic Systems
    by Hunter SMITH on October 21, 2024 at 12:01 pm

    Hello DSSAT community,We are looking for a graduate student with experience in crop modeling to complete a curricular internship focused on modeling agricultural production in agrivoltaic systems.Feedgy is a solar power company that that is innovating in best technologies and practices for agrivoltaics—systems that combine agriculture and solar energy production. The internship position is based at our headquarters in Paris. For more details and to apply, please visit the link below:https://www.welcometothejungle.com/fr/companies/feedgy/jobs/agriphotovoltaics-intern-h-f_parisBest regards,Hunter SmithR&D Engineer – Agrivoltaic ModelingFeedgy [...]

  • Annual Open Forum on Crop Modeling @ 2024 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting
    by Gerrit Hoogenboom on October 20, 2024 at 10:00 pm

    All,The DSSAT Foundation is sponsoring the 27th Open Forum on Crop Modelingand Decision Support System during this year's ASA-CSSA-SSSAInternational Annual Meeting that will be held from November 10-13 inSan Antonio, Texas. The forum is scheduled for Monday night, November11, from 7:30 - 9:00 pm in Room La Reina on the second floor of theHilton Palacio del Rio Hotel, San Antonio, Texas. The forum is aninformal discussion about crop modeling and decision support systemswith emphasis on DSSAT. The meeting is open to anyone. Unfortunately,remote participation is not possible. [...]


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Other Crop Modeling Mailing Lists

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