RainWise Inc. is the official provider of weather stations for the "Network for Environment and Weather Applications" (NEWA) network. NEWA is operated by the New York State IPM Program at Cornell University.
Due to the success of the NEWA project, other states in the Northeast have joined the network. These states include Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Vermont. NEWA currently provides degree days for ten base temperatures, two crop management forecasts and 25 insect and disease forecasts.
Monitoring Capabilities Include
Air temperature, humidity, & wind sensors
Rain & barometric pressure measurement
Soil temperature & soil moisture modules
Functional Features Include:
Wireless, solar-powered sensor assemblies
IP-100 Internet gateway for accessing free monitoring tools
Grower-specific premium subscription features
Cellular telemtery module for remote connectivity
NEWA: RainWise helps growers save an annual average of $4,329 from reduced pesticide applications and $33,048 in avoided crop losses
"If your Rainwise station is getting old (>6 years) consider replacing the machine if this decision suits your farm management needs. A 2017 online survey of current NEWA users found that 75% of growers are saving money on their spray bill with average annual savings of $4,329 from reduced pesticide applications and $33,048 in avoided crop losses."