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Northern lights solar storm interrupted tractor GPS system, halting planting for Minnesota farmers
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Northern lights solar storm interrupted tractor GPS system, halting planting for Minnesota farmers
FromMinnesota Now
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7 minutes
Released:
May 13, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Minnesotans were out in force to see the northern lights this weekend. But at the same time, several farmers were sitting frustrated in their fields as the powerful geomagnetic solar storms interfered with GPS in their planters and tractors. 404 Media first reported about the disruptions. Patrick O'Connor in Blooming Prairie had to stop planting after he couldn’t connect to GPS. He spoke with MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer about the impact of the solar storm on peak planting season.
Released:
May 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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