Tag: Solar Weather

Could last year’s Gannon space storm and GNSS outage impact farmers again?

A geomagnetic storm, known as the Gannon Storm, caused significant GPS outages in May 2024, leading to $565 million in losses for Midwest crop producers. K-State economist Terry Griffin highlights that such events may become more common due to ongoing solar cycle activity. Awareness and quick diagnosis of outages are crucial for growers moving forward.