Building a Data-Driven Ranching Assistant with Python and a Government Weather API

Update: 2025-10-20

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A Python-powered agri-tech tool that scrapes feed prices and pulls NOAA weather data to help ranchers cut costs and plan smarter.

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This article explores how I combined web scraping, agricultural formulas, and NOAA’s weather API to build a Python-based tool that helps ranchers optimize cattle feed costs. The project features two modules—an economic engine that calculates feed requirements and scrapes real-time prices, and an environmental monitor that uses weather data to predict heat stress. By integrating these systems, the tool bridges agricultural science and data automation, offering a glimpse into how developers can create real-world value for traditional industries.