Accessing the NEWA Seedcorn Maggot Model
Start by going to the NEWA seedcorn maggot model.
Selecting a Weather Station and Date
Choose a weather station from the dropdown list on the left. Or activate the station map using the left-hand toggle button and click a location of interest.
Select a date of interest in the calendar by choosing a year of interest. Then click on the left or right arrows to choose the desired month. Finally, click a day of interest so it is highlighted in blue.
Viewing Model Results in the Results Table
View model results in the 'Results Table.' The first column lists the date. The second column provides daily heat units calculated using a base 3.9 degree Celsius degree day model. The third column displays the sum of daily heat units, called 'growing degree days' from January 1 of the selected year. The fourth column provides a prediction of seedcorn maggot development status on a given day.
Downloading Results for Selected Year
Download results for the selected year by clicking 'Download CSV' up and on the right side of the 'Results Table' element. This will include daily records starting January 1.
Additional Information and Resources
Learn more by clicking More Info, Acknowledgements, and References underneath the results table.