Satellite imagery is no longer just for meteorological reports or academic research. In modern production agriculture, it’s becoming a critical layer in our decision-making stack.
The Role of GOES
The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) series provides a constant stream of hemispheric data. While traditionally used for weather, we’re leveraging this data for real-time monitoring of thermal trends and atmospheric conditions across the Central Valley.
From Pixels to Decisions
When we combine satellite data with on-the-ground sensors, we get a holistic view of the farm.
- Variable Rate Irrigation: Identifying moisture stress before it’s visible to the naked eye.
- Yield Prediction: Using historical vegetation indices to model end-of-season outcomes.
At Bowles Farming, we’re building tools like the GOES Viewer to make this data accessible to the people who need it most: our managers in the field.