Solar Storms Disrupt Farming with Malfunctioning Tractors
A powerful G5-class solar storm on May 10, 2024, severely disrupted GPS systems, causing chaos for farmers in the American Midwest who rely on GPS-guided tractors for precision agriculture. The storm, one of the largest in decades, highlighted the vulnerability of modern farming to solar activity, as tractors lost GPS connections and veered off course. With solar maximum conditions persisting, farmers face potential ongoing disruptions, necessitating adaptations in technology and planning to mitigate economic impacts.