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Virtual tools that help farmers make decisions

From input costs to water usage and crop rotations, technology is transforming how producers plan for the future.

At Lethbridge Polytechnic, Research Associate Dr. Selin Karatepe is using advanced data modelling to create virtual tools that help farmers weigh every variable.

She graduated from Uludag University in Türkiye and holds a master’s degree and a PhD in econometrics, specializing in stochastic modeling and applied time-series econometrics.

Karatepe, who specializes in analyzing and modeling data, joined the polytechnic’s Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CARIE) in 2022.

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Midwest Weather Shock: Flash Drought Turns Into Heavy Rain Threat This Week (2026 Forecast)

Video: Midwest Weather Shock: Flash Drought Turns Into Heavy Rain Threat This Week (2026 Forecast)

A rapidly changing Midwest weather pattern is unfolding in 2026 as areas that recently slipped into abnormal dryness and flash drought conditions are now facing the threat of heavy rain and repeated storm systems.

After a wet spring erased early drought conditions, regions across Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and northern Missouri have quickly dried out again since mid-to-late May. Soil moisture is dropping fast, and crops like corn and soybeans are beginning to feel the stress of rising temperatures and lack of consistent rainfall. Now, weather models show a major shift.

A developing system moving in from the Northern Plains is expected to bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with the potential for locally heavy rainfall across the Midwest. While some areas may miss out, others could finally see much-needed relief from the growing dryness. In this video, we break down:

Current drought conditions across the Midwest

Why a flash drought is developing quickly

Timing and path of incoming storm systems

Which states are most likely to see heavy rain

How long this wet pattern could last

Will this rain end the drought or create new flooding risks? Watch the full forecast to find out.

 
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