To view crop evapotranspiration data: Irrigation Management Assistant

Expanding Regional Access to Local Weather Data
Daily crop water use data (also known as evapotranspiration) is a crucial piece of information that irrigators need to efficiently manage water. Weather station information is required to precisely estimate water use of the growing crop.
The MDA partnered with the East Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Wadena SWCD, Pope County SWCD, Benton County SWCD and Dakota County SWCD to install weather stations across central Minnesota. The weather stations are placed in agricultural settings with the intent to provide data for agricultural producers and those involved with atmospheric research in this environment.
Daily crop water use estimates for a particular field can viewed online with the Irrigation Management Assistant.
Additional Weather Stations

Across Minnesota there are now 38 NDAWN and MDA weather stations across Central and northwestern Minnesota. The MDA installed and manages 14, while NDAWN has installed and manages 24.
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