Environmental Intelligence
The measurement layer that powers every downstream decision
Every reliable forecast, every well-timed irrigation event, and every confident harvest plan starts with knowing what's actually happening in the field. innov8.ag partners with METOS by Pessl Instruments to deploy on-farm weather stations that measure what matters — temperature, humidity, leaf wetness, frost risk, and growing degree days. This is the foundation that makes the rest of the system work.
💰 Reduce crop loss from undetected disease pressure and optimize harvest timing through biologically grounded forecasts
What Environmental Intelligence does
Microclimate Monitoring
METOS 5 stations measure temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind, leaf wetness, frost risk, and growing degree days (GDD) at the block level — not from a regional airport 30 miles away.
Crop-Specific Disease Modeling
Environmental data feeds disease risk models tuned to your crop. Know when conditions favor botrytis, mummy berry, or other pathogens — before symptoms appear.
Biologically Grounded Yield Forecasts
METOS weather data integrates directly with Bitwise GreenView AI yield forecasting, grounding predictions in actual microclimate conditions rather than generic weather assumptions.
GDD & Maturity Tracking
Growing degree day accumulation drives harvest timing decisions. Track thermal units by block to anticipate maturity windows and schedule crews with confidence.
Frost & Spray Window Alerts
Real-time monitoring flags frost risk events and identifies optimal spray windows based on wind, temperature, and humidity — reducing waste and protecting crop quality.
Irrigation Partner Integration
METOS data connects via API to trusted irrigation platforms like SWAN Systems, improving irrigation timing and water use efficiency without replacing your existing tools.
What's included
- METOS 5 weather station — shipped, installed, and calibrated
- GoPro field capture kit for yield estimation imagery
- Onboarding and station placement guidance
- Crop-specific disease model configuration
- GDD tracking and maturity window reports
- Integration with Bitwise GreenView AI yield forecasts
- API connection support for irrigation platforms (e.g., SWAN Systems)
- Seasonal calibration and data quality reviews
Typical deployment
Implementation time
1-2 weeks
innov8.ag ships a bundled field intelligence kit — METOS 5 weather station plus GoPro capture equipment — directly to your operation. Our team guides station placement for optimal microclimate coverage, handles calibration, and configures crop-specific disease models. Environmental data begins flowing into yield forecasts and disease alerts within days of installation.
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From conditions to decisions
Environmental Intelligence isn't a standalone product — it's the starting point of a practical decision-support system that moves from measurement to insight to action.
Measure the environment
METOS 5 weather stations capture real microclimate data — GDD, disease pressure, frost risk, and moisture — at the block level, not from a regional forecast.
Understand crop response
Bitwise GreenView AI uses environmental data to model yield, ripening curves, and maturity windows — turning raw weather into planning confidence.
Act with confidence
Irrigation timing, labor scheduling, and harvest execution are all informed by what's actually happening in the field — not assumptions.
Designed to work together
METOS, Bitwise, and SWAN Systems aren't three separate purchases — they form a closed loop where environmental conditions are measured on-farm, crop response is modeled through yield forecasting, and decisions are executed through irrigation and operational planning.
innov8.ag's role is integration, calibration, and decision context. We deploy the hardware, configure the models, connect the data, and make sure every piece talks to the next. You get a single system narrative, not a collection of disconnected tools.
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Get StartedWhere Environmental Intelligence fits in your operation
METOS weather stations provide the on-farm environmental data that powers yield forecasting, disease modeling, and irrigation optimization.
Environmental Intelligence
METOS 5 weather stations capture GDD, disease pressure, frost risk, and moisture at the block level. This is the foundation — real conditions, not regional averages.
Yield Forecasting
GreenView AI models ripening curves, harvest windows, and yield volume — turning raw weather data into planning confidence for labor, sales, and logistics.
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Irrigation & Crop Quality
SWAN Systems translates environmental and crop data into precise irrigation schedules — protecting fruit quality, reducing waste, and improving packout.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the METOS 5 station actually measure?
Temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed and direction, leaf wetness, and soil moisture (with optional probes). These readings feed growing degree day calculations, frost alerts, and crop-specific disease models.
How does this connect to yield forecasting?
METOS microclimate data is integrated into the Bitwise GreenView AI platform. Instead of relying on regional weather data, yield predictions incorporate actual on-farm conditions — GDD accumulation, heat stress events, and moisture patterns — making forecasts biologically grounded.
Do I need to replace my irrigation software?
No. innov8.ag focuses on integration, forecasting, and decision support. METOS environmental data can connect via API into irrigation platforms like SWAN Systems to improve timing and crop quality, but we don't replace your irrigation tools.
What crops does the disease modeling support?
Disease models are available for berries, tree fruit, and other specialty crops. Models are configured based on your specific varieties and regional disease pressures during onboarding.
How is the station deployed?
innov8.ag ships the METOS 5 station as part of a bundled field intelligence kit that includes GoPro capture equipment. Our team provides placement guidance based on your field layout, and handles calibration to ensure data quality from day one.
How do METOS, yield forecasting, and irrigation work together?
METOS measures on-farm conditions. Those conditions feed into GreenView AI yield forecasting to model crop response. And the same environmental data flows into irrigation partners like SWAN Systems so water decisions reflect what's actually happening in the field. innov8.ag ties these together — you get one integrated view, not three disconnected tools.
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Most growers are up and running within 1-2 weeks. See how Environmental Intelligence can work for your operation.