Southeast Farmers Still Hurting From Hurricane Michael After-Effects By Adam N. Rabinowitz | Christa Court|May 16, 2019 Region’s recovery efforts from last fall's devastating storm has been extra slow due in large part to political red tape.Read More
How You Can Help Give New Apple Variety a Name By Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences|April 20, 2024
Forecast Calls for Slightly Simmered Atlantic Hurricane Season Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 8, 2019 Cooler waters and the potential for strengthening El Niño could help keep lid on what has been a hotbed of tropical activity the last few years.
Little Frost Damage to South Carolina Peaches Posted by Christina Herrick|March 26, 2019 Researchers at Clemson University say state’s peach crop survived the threat of cold temperatures earlier this month.
South Florida Keeps Eye on Water Deficit Development Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 24, 2019 Some areas of the region are running well below average for precipitation — with the height of dry season still on its way.
Drought Conditions Creep up in Parts of the Sunshine State Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 20, 2018 Despite above-average rainfall for multiple areas in Florida during November, the dry season is starting to dig in.
What Hurricanes Teach Us About Forecasting Plant Diseases By Steven T. Koike|December 11, 2018 Scientific advancements can help growers prepare for worst-case scenarios.
Is U.S. Agriculture Being Choked Out by Climate Change? Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 7, 2018 Comprehensive government report projects farm productivity will decrease as increases in drought and elevated growing-season temperatures are expected.
The Climate is Changing! What are You Gonna Do? By Paul Rusnak|November 13, 2018 Shifting sands aside, there’s opportunity in having to adjust your farm’s game plan.
Hurricane Michael a Multibillion-Dollar Pain for Georgia Agriculture Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 9, 2018 Early damage calculations continue to add up for the state’s farmers in wake of the super storm.
Georgia Pecan Growers Hit Hard by Hurricane Michael Posted by Christina Herrick|November 6, 2018 Producers suffer an estimated $560 million loss close to harvest.
More Mild than Wild in NOAA’s Latest Winter Forecast Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 25, 2018 Much of the U.S. could see warmer-than-usual temps while El Niño is likely to make a comeback.
Southeast Farmers Picking Up After Hurricane Michael Pours Down By Paul Rusnak|October 11, 2018 Massive recovery process underway in wake of historic storm’s big blow by air, land, and sea.
Carolina Growers Cope with Extensive Hurricane Florence Damage Posted by Carol Miller|October 3, 2018 Agricultural losses for the Tar Heel State have exceeded $1.1 billion. Vegetables and horticulture losses are at $26.8 million so far.
Carolina Farmers Brace to Face Down Hurricane Florence By Paul Rusnak|September 11, 2018 Last-minute harvest and final plasticulture preparations are priorities for area’s strawberry and grape growers.
How Are This Year’s Wildfires Impacting Specialty Crops? By Carol Miller|September 5, 2018 The U.S. has seen record-breaking fires that blanketed smoke over some of the largest produce growing regions.
Winter 2019 Is Coming; and It’s Going to Be Warm? Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 23, 2018 Predictions in the latest edition of ‘The Old Farmer’s Almanac’ are anything but frosty for most of the U.S.
What South Florida is Doing to Ease Its High Water Woes Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 9, 2018 Emergency actions continue by district water management officials to lower critical levels across the region.
Wind Raises Havoc on Newly Planted Almond Trees By Wesley K. Asai|August 6, 2018 Learn what can happen and preventative measures you can take to minimize risks in your orchard.
Forecasters Taking a Second Stab at Hurricane Season By Paul Rusnak|July 5, 2018 Revised outlook tempered due to unfavorable conditions in the tropics.
2018 Hurricane Season Predictions Coming in Hot Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 24, 2018 NOAA issues forecast that includes a 75% chance tropical activity will be near or above-normal.