Solar storms, the cosmic phenomena that create stunning auroras , can also wreak havoc on the GPS systems used by farmers. These storms can interfere with satellites and GPS signals, potentially disrupting agricultural operations and affecting crops like peanuts. Disruption Solar storms' impact on agricultural operations Charged particles from the Sun can cause geomagnetic storms, which not only create beautiful auroras but also disrupt our technological world. In May 2024, a major solar storm caused GPS-guided tractors in the US to go haywire. Crop vulnerability Peanuts: A crop particularly vulnerable to GPS disruptions While many crops now depend on satellite navigation, peanuts are especially reliant.