What is NEWA?
The Network for Environment and Weather 
Applications (NEWA) is a system created by Cornell University that uses local weather data to predict when pests and diseases are most likely to occur. This allows farmers to get a jump on the pests and protect their crops from significant damage. In 2017, the Polk County Office of Agricultural Economic Development purchased a compatible weather station and installed it at TK Family Farm in Green Creek to allow county residents to access this powerful tool.
Where can I access the information?
- RainWise Weather Data
- Via RainWise website
- Via mobile phone app (both iPhone and Android)
- Station ID: G5MX3G
- Via Weather Underground website
- NEWA Pest/Disease Models
Who can use it?
The system is completely open to anyone 
who wants to use it, and it currently has pest and disease models for the following crops:
- Apples
- Grapes
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Sweet Corn
- Alfalfa
- Turfgrass
How much does it cost to use?
It’s free!
Online Resources and Tutorials
- Cornell University NEWA Tutorial
- IPM Weather Apps and NEWA
- Agricultural Decision Tools: NEWA
- How to Use NEWA
I’m having trouble using the system – Who can I call?
- Scott Welborn – Polk County Cooperative Extension Director
828-894-8218 sawelbor@ncsu.edu
- Jon Klimstra – TK Family Farm, Green Creek
828-817-8348 tkfamilyfarm@gmail.com
- Dan Olmstead – NEWA Coordinator, Cornell University
315-787-2207 dlo6@cornell.edu