Good morning! I'm analyzing real-time conditions across your 2,847 acres. The NOAA GFS forecast shows excellent growing conditions today, with temperatures reaching 76°F and optimal humidity for strawberry development.
Key Insights:
• Salinas Valley strawberries are 3 days ahead of schedule
• Blueberry chill hour accumulation is on track
• Frost risk is minimal for the next 5 days
What's the optimal harvest timing for our Albion strawberries given the current weather forecast?
Excellent question! Based on the NOAA GFS 6-day forecast and current plant development data:
Optimal Harvest Window: March 15-17
Analysis:
• Day temps will be 74-78°F (optimal for sugar development)
• Night temps 58-62°F (perfect for firmness)
• No precipitation forecast (reduces disease pressure)
• Wind speeds under 8 mph (good for picking conditions)
Recommendation: Begin pre-harvest preparations on March 14th. The current NDVI readings show peak ripeness indicators aligning perfectly with this weather window.
Any concerns about the spotted wing drosophila forecast this week?
Good catch! The integrated pest monitoring shows moderate SWD pressure building:
Risk Level: MODERATE
Contributing Factors:
• Temperature range 70-75°F (optimal for SWD)
• Humidity 65-70% (favorable conditions)
• Ripening fruit present (attractive to SWD)
Recommended Actions:
• Increase trap monitoring to daily checks
• Consider preventive spray application on March 13th
• Harvest ripe fruit promptly to reduce egg-laying sites
• Monitor weather - temps above 80°F will reduce SWD activity