What is NEWA?
The Network for Environment and Weather Applications ( NEWA ) is part of the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension at Cornell University. NEWA tools, which are developed by university researchers using published research coupled with regional extension expertise in 20 U.S. member states, are available at no additional cost beyond the purchase of a compatible HOBO weather station. NEWA has been providing crop risk assessments since 1995, with users reporting annual average savings of $33,048 from crop loss prevention and $4,329 from reduced pesticide applications.
Using NEWA Modeling with HOBO Weather Stations and Software
Combining easy-to-deploy, rugged HOBO weather stations with NEWA’s forecasting data provides access to both microclimate monitoring data and integrated crop models.
NEWA network features: |
HOBO Weather Stations feature: |
| Plant disease models | Reliable weather monitoring with low-cost annual data plans |
| Insect pest development models | Alarm notifications via text or email |
| Crop production models | 24/7 data access via HOBOlink |
| Free access in member states |
How can NEWA help you improve your operations?
What types of tools does NEWA provide?
- Hourly and daily weather summaries
- Degree-day tables
- Plant disease forecasts
- Insect models
- Crop production models
- National Weather Service forecasts
NEWA Partners
NEWA partner states and states with participating individual grower partners
NEWA Recommended Starter Kit
Frequently Asked Questions
Highly configurable, our starter kit gives you the foundation to customize a system that's ideal for your farm. Our sales team is happy to work through your unique needs and select products that meet them. For example, we might want to consider wireless sensors to help map true temperature of apple trees on an orchard, or detect potential freeze points for bogs. We can also leverage these wireless sensors to provide soil moisture mapping throughout a berry farm.
Currently it is not. However, NEWA does allow you to display your soil moisture data in its interface, and of course you can always access it through HOBOlink.com to view, alarm, or export this information.
Soil moisture data can help you determine the ideal time for seeding and planting. It can also assist in cases where you may have varying landscapes and irrigation management is critical to optimal production.
Related Resources
Crop and Pest Modeling Helps Growers Use a Targeted Approach to Pest Management
Watch this webinar to find out how NEWA's hyper-localized modeling pairs with Onset weather stations to help growers determine optimal pest management and disease countermeasures.
Maximize Crop Yields with Actionable Info from NEWA & HOBO Weather Stations
Find out how NEWA's hyper-localized modeling pairs with Onset weather stations to help growers determine optimal pest management and maximize crop yields.
HOBO® RX3000 Station Quick Start Guide for the NEWA Network
A quick start guide for deploying a HOBO RX3000 station that will be linked to the Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA).
NEWA Brochure
Learn how HOBO weather stations integrate with NEWA to inform your crop risk assessment