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 […]
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. […]
01
Mar
DSSAT 2025 – Rural Development Administration Training Program on the Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer
An introductory training program on DSSAT was held from February 24 through February 28, 2025 at the Rural Human Resource Development Center of the Rural Development Center in Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea. The workshop was attended by 39 participants, representing the National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, Vegetable Research Division; Jeonbuk National University, […]
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 […]
20
Dec
Introducing the new DSSAT Version 4.8.5
The DSSAT model development team has been working hard to enhance the Cropping System Model (CSM) and the DSSAT suite of tools, utilities, and applications. After a year of remarkable progress and bi-annual Development Sprints, we are thrilled to announce the latest advancements. Major Updates in DSSAT Version 4.8.5: The December 2024 release introduces new tools, […]
18
Dec
International DSSAT Workshop at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
From December 16 – 18, 2024 the Department of Agronomy, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan organized a three-day workshop entitled “International workshop on DSSAT: Assessing Climate Change Impact, Adaptation and Mitigation using Crop Simulation Models.” Speakers and presenters included Prof. Dr. Ir. Gerrit Hoogenboom, University of Florida; Prof. Dr. Shakeel Ahmad, […]
09
Dec
AgMIP10 – Responding to Climate Change Urgency
We are excited to announce that the AgMIP10 website is live and registration is open for the upcoming global workshop at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) in El Batán, Mexico from March 31-April 4, 2025. You can access the site here. The tagline of AgMIP10 is Responding to Climate Change Urgency. The meeting will feature […]
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 […]
11
Oct
15th AMEI Development Sprint at INRAe, Montpellier, France
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, […]
