Increase in Extreme Weather Events Putting Growers to the Test By Carol Miller|August 18, 2021 All regions around the country are struggling with drought and floods. Our vegetable industry survey shows how producers have been impacted.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
Potent Storm Season Rains Helping Pad Aquifer Levels in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 18, 2021 Report says plenty of precipitation to go around the Sunshine State as the tropics begin to heat up.
Latest Updates on the California Water Crisis Posted by Carol Miller|August 4, 2021 As the drought deepens, growers share their stories with national and local press.
What’s up With the Abnormal Start to Almond Growing Season? By Wesley K. Asai|July 20, 2021 Growers have dealt with atypical symptoms throughout 2021 because of various weather-related events.
Irrigation Tips for Produce Growers: Dealing With the Dry Season By Thomas Skernivitz|July 13, 2021 Equipment manufacturers stress timeliness, efficiency to combat rising temperatures, and minimal moisture.
Clear the Smoke: Groups Call for Wildfire Risk Sharing Between Grape Growers, Wineries Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 9, 2021 Bottom line for stakeholders: “No party to a contract should be forced to bear a disproportionate share of the risks when wildfires occur.”
Are We in for Another Wild Atlantic Hurricane Season? (Update) By Paul Rusnak|July 8, 2021 The extended range forecast for the tropics in 2021 has just gotten a little more clear. Find out what scientists are seeing.
Oregon Farmworker Advocates Ask for Extreme Heat Rules After Laborer Dies Posted by David Eddy|July 2, 2021 Rare coastal heatwave also hammers berry crops; early estimates of blueberry crop loss run 30% to 40%.
8 Pointers To Prepare Your Farm for a Hurricane Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 1, 2021 Have plans in place now to avoid confusion and calamity caused by storms.
Heatwave Roasts Pacific Northwest Berry Growers By Johnny Eppich|June 29, 2021 The heat has been so intense that it melted streetcar wires in the cities, and it seems to be damaging crops like raspberries as well.
We Believe in Florida Citrus Podcast: 2021 Hurricane Season Is One to Watch By Frank Giles|June 14, 2021 The Atlantic hurricane season is here and already showing signs of being hyperactive. Tune in as the man behind Mike’s Weather Page talks tropics and more.
Looks Like They Made It: Texas Fruit Crops Thrive in Wake of Winter Freeze By Thomas Skernivitz|May 25, 2021 Despite worries about long-term impacts from Winter Storm Uri, peaches look “amazingly good,” while blackberries are showing exceptional fruit sets.
What the New Normals of Climate Change in the U.S. Look Like Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 19, 2021 After a decade of data collection, NOAA releases updated report on the latest patterns of heat and precipitation.
Hit the Showers! Dry Season in Florida Taking Early Exit? Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 13, 2021 Unusually wet April benefits water levels across much of the Sunshine State.
California Governor Declares Drought Emergency Posted by David Eddy|May 11, 2021 41 counties are now impacted, including the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley, as Gov. Newsom announces $5.1 billion response.
Cold Snap Concerns Northeast Fruit Growers Posted by David Eddy|April 21, 2021 Cornell Viticulture Extension Specialist Hans Peterson offers advice to growers facing a potential freeze after several warm days.
Climate Stress Tolerance: Good News for Peaches? Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 9, 2021 Genes in peach’s wild relatives and local domesticated varieties could improve the resistance of domesticated peach to climate change.
Winter Storm Toll on Texas Ag Tops $600 Million By AgriLife Today|March 9, 2021 Specialty crops among sectors hit hardest, according to damage assessment survey.
Long-Term Impacts Likely for Texas Ag in Wake of Winter Storm By AgriLife Today|February 26, 2021 Early crop damage assessments indicate uncertain future for citrus, other fruit, and vegetable production.
Remember Tropical Storm Eta? Federal Aid on the Way To Florida Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 26, 2021 See what counties are covered by the newly issued disaster declaration from USDA.