The weather can be a blessing and a curse, depending on what it’s doing and who you ask! Especially when it comes to farming, knowing the weather is crucial for making business decisions like when to plant, harvest, apply chemical, and work the ground. Castongia Tractor is proud to serve Northwest Indiana farmers, so we’ve compiled a quick list of top weather apps and programs to help you monitor the weather. 

Weather Underground

This app is growing in popularity and quickly becoming the top choice for growers, custom applicators, and gardeners. It’s caught on quickly because it has localized satellite images, radar, and notifications to help you monitor current and upcoming weather events. The daily forecast also shows the direction and speed of the wind, a particularly helpful feature if you’re applying chemicals or working in the field.

Weather Underground is free to download, but you will notice display advertisements during use. 

The Weather Channel

A classic, and not just during hotel breakfast, is the Weather Channel. You can enjoy the stories and forecasts directly on your app. You’ll notice advertisements on this one too, but that keeps it free-to-use. This is a great choice for regional weather updates and national weather coverage. 

When we polled our followers on Twitter/X, The Weather Channel ranked the lowest among voters, but it’s still an honorable mention.

My Radar

Another popular option is My Radar, which primarily focuses on, you guessed it, the radar! The app will update your location every time you open it (when you enable location services on your device) so you can quickly view different radar overlays in your area. The most commonly used radar is the classic overlay, but you can also select wind, heat, temperature, and hi-definition options. Free features are limited in My Radar and if you want to view extended forecasts, you may not enjoy this app as much as other options. 

John Deere Operations Center

If you’re working in the field, checking an app on your phone may not always be convenient. However, John Deere has now integrated weather data through the John Deere Operations Center, so on Gen 4 displays and newer, weather information will be generated as you work. This weather information is mostly used for data collection, but it can also be helpful for quick temperature and wind speed checks. 

WeatherBug

Possibly more classic than The Weather Channel, the WeatherBug app has been a farmer favorite for a long time. You can view extended forecasts, check the radar, and get real-time notifications for your area if there are severe weather conditions brewing. Weather Bug is also free to download when you allow advertisements. 

Clarity

We hadn’t heard of this one, but one of our followers suggested this app as their favorite weather app to use! Clarity uses content created by meteorologists and is uniquely designed to help you interpret the weather with insights from real, human forecasters. It provides detailed local reports and critical information.

There are countless weather apps available to choose from when you visit your favorite app store, but everyone has different preferences and information they’re looking to have at their fingertips. Did we miss your favorite? Join the conversation on Twitter/X by following us! We proudly serve Fowler, DeMotte, Rensselaer, and Valparaiso, IN.