Between September 9-13, 2024, the DSSAT team from the University of Florida (UF) participated in the 15th AMEI Development Sprint in Montpellier, France, hosted by the Laboratory of Ecophysiology of Plants under Environmental Stress (LEPSE) of the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (INRAe). The Agricultural Model Exchange Initiative (AMEI; see […]
02
Jul
21st Hybrid DSSAT Development Sprint at the International Fertilizer Development Center
During the second week of June, the 21st “Hybrid” DSSAT Development Sprint was held, hosted by Dr. Upendra Singh at the International Fertilizer Development Center in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. In-person participants included representatives from the University of Florida, IFDC, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, while there were numerous online participants from various countries, […]
10
Jun
DSSAT 2024 International Training Program at the Center of Regional Climate Change and Renewable Energy-Thailand – Now Postponed until 2025
The Center of Regional Climate Change and Renewable Energy (RU-CORE) at Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, Thailand, in collaboration with Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand and the DSSAT Foundation, is planning to organize a DSSAT International Training Program from August 5 – 10, 2024 in Bangkok. The overall goal of the workshop is to familiarize the […]
10
Jun
Cropping Systems Modeling under Changing Climate
The book entitled “Cropping Systems Modeling under Changing Climate” aims at bringing out comprehensive information on cropping systems modelling in the world. The major focus of the book is to address the integration of soil, plant, and environmental interactions for climate smart agriculture. The book covers aspects of the application of Decision Support System for […]
02
Jun
DSSAT 2024 International Training Program at the University of Georgia
DSSAT Foundation – The University of Georgia – Griffin Campus, Griffin, Georgia USA The DSSAT annual training was held from May 20 to 25, 2024, at the Stuckey Auditorium, Griffin Campus, University of Georgia, USA. The event was led by 9 DSSAT faculty members with 65 participants from 31 different countries. The participants received a […]
14
May
Gridded crop modeling to simulate impacts of climate change and adaptation benefits in ACASA
Gridded crop modeling builds an understanding of how climate change impacts crops, helping researchers to adapt agricultural methods and combat food insecurity. Global temperatures are projected to warm between 1.5-2 degrees Celsius by the year 2050, and 2-4 degrees Celsius by 2100. This is likely to change precipitation patterns, which will impact crop yields, water […]
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 […]
20
Apr
Crop Modeling and Cropping System Design Undergraduate Course @ Universidad de la República, Uruguay
Training the Next Generation of Agronomists on How to Use Crop Models for Cropping System Design Group picture with participants of the “Using Crop Models for Cropping Systems Desing” Course at Estación Experimental Mario A. Cassinoni, Paysandú, Uruguay An Undergraduate Course entitled “Use of Crop Models for Cropping Systems Design” was organized by The Department […]
23
Mar
Crop Modeling and Climate Change Postgraduate Course
Training the Next Generation of Crop Modelers for Crop Model Development and Improvement Group picture with participants of the Crop Modeling and Climate Change Course at Parkhotel ‘de Bosrand’, Ede, the Netherlands. A Postgraduate Course entitled “Crop Modeling and Climate Change Course – Training the Next Generation of Crop Modelers for Crop Model Development and […]
06
Mar
International Workshop on Decision Support System for Agro-Technology Transfer for Improving Standards of Research held from March 4-6, 2024 at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
The Institute of Agronomy, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Pakistan organized a three day workshop entitled “International Workshop on Decision Support System for Agro-Technology Transfer (DSSAT) for Improving the Standards of Research” from March 4 – 6, 2024. Speakers and presenters included Prof. Dr. Ir. Gerrit Hoogenboom, University of Florida; Prof. Dr. Syed Aftab Wajid, University […]
