Worst Geomagnetic Storm Since 2003

While many were enjoying the Northern Lights, the solar storms caused GPS problems for many farmers. True North Equipment Precision Technology Manager Chris Kuznia said this was the worst geomagnetic storm since 2003. “Some guys were affected for the whole day and some for part of the day. Some guys will have multiple tractors in a field, one behaving fine and the other completely erratic so it caused some pretty major disruptions.” Kuznia says we could continue to see issues as the growing season continues. “The problems that we are going to see going forward are twofold. It looks like the solar maximum that we are in is going to continue throughout the year. As far as subsequent passes in a field, we are going to see some issues throughout summer and fall harvest time.”