Novel approach to mid-cotton yield forecasts

摘要

THERE has been a lot of interest in developing methods for forecasting cotton yield. Yield forecasts are useful for a variety of stakeholders, including growers, gins, and governments. Many studies focus on forecasting yield for large areas (e.g. regions), and late in the season. But growers need forecasts of yield at fine resolutions (within field), and earlier in the season in order to adaptively manage their cropping systems. This also aids growers in forward-selling and managing insurance and contracts.