There are growing concerns over erosion of the public’s trust in scientific research, which ultimately affects whether research truly benefits society. In agriculture, especially in topics related to sustainable production, a recurring theme is how well research can be confirmed by other researchers. This is largely an issue of ensuring that all stages of research […]
16
May
[Q] How do you run DSSAT on Mac OS and Linux?
Unfortunately, for MacOS/Linux users there is no installation available for these platforms yet. DSSAT is a Windows packaged software. In this case, you will have to use a virtual machine that can run Windows on top of your operational system. Please see below the video tutorial where you can go around this limitation using Linux […]
04
May
Release of CRAFT Version 4.0
What’s new in the CRAFT Version 4.0? The latest version of CRAFT V4.0 adds fast and easy installation of the software and MySQL server, creating a database and populating it with all reference tables. CRAFT V4.0 uses MySQL Server 8.0, updated 64-bit Windows applications, MS .NET framework 4.8 libraries, and schema generation using R libraries. […]
27
Feb
New Directions in Data Management
The DSSAT community has long emphasized the importance of relating model evaluations and applications to real world data. In recent years, we have welcomed interest in making datasets openly accessible and compliant with the FAIR principles whereby data are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (https://www.go-fair.org/fair-principles/). To this end, we have new initiatives to strengthen the […]
01
Nov
Enhancing crop model parameter estimation using the GLUE method and parallel computing
We recently published a manuscript entitled “Enhancing crop model parameter estimation across computing environments: Utilizing the GLUE method and parallel computing for determining genetic coefficients” in Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. The study describes improvements in the Generalized Likelihood Uncertainty Estimation (GLUE) program, introducing a new parallel computing system for calibrating genetic parameters within the crop […]
18
Oct
27th Annual Open Forum on Crop Modeling and Decision Support Systems
The DSSAT Foundation will be sponsoring the 27th Annual Open Forum on Crop Modeling and Decision Support Systems during this year’s ASA-CSSA-SSSA 2024 International Annual Meeting. The forum is scheduled for Monday night, November 11, 2024, from 7:30 – 9:00 pm in Room La Reina on the second floor of the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel, San Antonio, Texas. The forum […]
03
May
How to download and compile the DSSAT-CSM-OS source code
We are thrilled to announce our latest resource, designed to empower the DSSAT community like never before. This resource page on the website aims to help whether you are a seasoned DSSAT developer or just starting out, this resource is for you. Please head over to our website, where you will find detailed instructions on […]
12
Dec
Remembering Peter Jones, Pioneer in Understanding Crop Adaptation
Peter Jones, a pioneer in using computers to understand crop adaptation, passed away in Wales on October 8, 2023. The DSSAT community may recognize Peter as the developer of the widely used MarkSim weather generator, which can generate series of daily data both for current weather and for climate change scenarios of future weather. A […]
29
Sep
Global Expert Agrees to Edit New Volume on Current Crop Model
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing is delighted to announce that Professor Gerrit Hoogenboom has agreed to edit our forthcoming collection: Current crop models: State-of-the-art and future developments. Dr Hoogenboom is Professor and Preeminent Scholar in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Florida, USA. With over 30 years’ experience and over 500 […]
29
Sep
26th Annual Open Forum on Crop Modeling and Decision Support Systems
The DSSAT Foundation will be sponsoring the 26th Annual Open Forum on Crop Modeling and Decision Support Systems during this year’s ASA-CSSA-SSSA 2023 International Annual Meeting. The forum is scheduled for Monday night, October 30, 2023, from 7:30 – 9:00 pm in Room 100 of America’s Center Convention Complex. The forum is an informal discussion about crop modeling and decision support […]
