Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT) is a windows-based software application program that comprises dynamic crop growth simulation models for over 45 crops. DSSAT is supported by a range of utilities and apps for weather, soil, genetic, crop management, and observational experimental data, and includes example data sets for all crop models. The crop simulation models simulate growth, development and yield as a function of the soil-plant-atmosphere dynamics. DSSAT has been applied to address many real-world problems and issues ranging from genetic modeling to on-farm and precision management, regional assessments of the impact of climate variability and climate change, economic and environmental sustainability, and food and nutrition security. DSSAT has been used for more than 30 years by researchers, educators, consultants, extension agents, growers, private industry, policy and decision makers, and many others in over 198 countries worldwide. Learn more…
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 […]
The 22nd DSSAT Development Sprint, held from January 6–10, 2025, at the University of Florida, was a vibrant hub for agricultural modeling innovation. Hosted by the Global Food Systems Institute and the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, this hybrid event gathered an international array of researchers, developers, and industry experts in Gainesville, Florida, and […]
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, […]
On November 11th, a diverse group of experts convened to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in crop modeling. The meeting brought together researchers, engineers, and agricultural scientists from around the globe to share insights on improving crop models to address emerging agricultural needs. Key Topics and Discussions 1. Expanding Crop Models for Emerging Needs […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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