A hands-on DSSAT training workshop was conducted from February 10 to 13, 2026, at Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan. The workshop was led by two DSSAT trainers including Dr. Hafiz M Hammad from MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, and Saeed Ahmad from the Oilseeds Research Station, Khanpur with the support of six moderators including […]
27
Feb
New Book: Current Crop Models – State-of-the-art and Future Developments
Burleigh Dodds has published a new book entitled “Current Crop Models – State-of-the-art and future developments” edited by Professor Dr. Ir. Gerrit Hoogenboom. The book includes 20 chapters of the most common crop simulation models. Online orders of the book can receive a 20% discount using the GH20 code. The brochure provides further information about […]
10
Sep
iCROPM 2026 – Crop Modelling for Agriculture and Food Security under Global Change
For further information, please visit the iCROPM 2026 web portal at www.icropm2026.org or contact the Secretariat at icropm2026@thetriumph.com.
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, […]
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, […]
27
Nov
International Crop Modelling Symposium (iCROPM2026)
The next edition of the International Crop Modelling Symposium (iCROPM2026) will be held in Florence, Italy, from February 2 to 4, 2026. Six years after the last symposium in Montpellier, France (iCROPM2020), international experts, researchers, agronomists, and policymakers will meet again to discuss the latest innovations and identify new challenges and opportunities in crop modelling […]
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 […]
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 […]
