Report: California in Throes of Climate Change Crisis Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 16, 2018 Specialty agriculture interests among those being most challenged by shifting environmental impacts.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
Wet Season off to an Early Start in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 14, 2018 While April showers nearly doubled the average rainfall for many counties in the Sunshine State, May is pouring it on.
California County Seeks State Disaster Declaration for Almond Freeze Posted by Christina Herrick|April 30, 2018 Following string of cold temperatures, county’s almond orchards suffered up to 49% loss.
Can Virtual Sensors Save California’s At-Risk Almond Yields? By Caleb Midgely|April 26, 2018 A little high-tech help can go a long way in mitigating weather-related risks.
What Happens When Almond Trees Freeze By Wesley K. Asai|March 1, 2018 California has had an unusually cold winter, leaving nut growers scratching their heads.
Florida Dry Season Stuck in Rain Delay Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 14, 2018 La Niña, where art thou? Normal wintertime weather pattern taking a walk on the wet side in Sunshine State.
Dry Season Finally Getting Upper Hand in the Sunshine State Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 16, 2018 Effects of strong hurricane season now being balanced by drier conditions.
Southeast Growers Say Cold Temps Good for Peaches Posted by Christina Herrick|January 9, 2018 While little-to-no damage expected with Florida strawberry crop, Southeast peach growers see chill hours starting to add up.
What a Disaster! 2017 Weather Was Truly Historic Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 9, 2018 Agriculture couldn’t escape the wrath of Mother Nature during what was a record campaign.
6 Stories That Stirred the Specialty Crop Pot in 2017 Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 27, 2017 Find out what articles made the most impact with visitors to GrowingProduce.com during the last 12 months.
Wet Season Not Going Quietly in the Sunshine State Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 13, 2017 Above-average rainfall reports pepper parts of the St. Johns River Water Management District while others drier than usual.
Southeastern Peach Growers Hope for Winter Posted by Christina Herrick|November 14, 2017 Chill hours being sought, but the possibility of a La Niña climate pattern could mean a drier and warmer winter.
South Florida Wringing out From Record-Setting Wet Season Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 6, 2017 Tropical torrents, along with a persistent precipitation pattern, helps break 70-year high-water mark.
USDA to Help California Farmers Affected by Wildfires Posted by Christina Herrick|October 26, 2017 Funds allocated to help with recovery projects such as replanting and restoration as well as honeybee loss.
Little Winegrape Loss from California Wildfires Posted by Christina Herrick|October 24, 2017 University Extension experts give an update of the destruction, potential for smoke taint in wine.
What NOAA is Expecting Winter 2018 to Look Like Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 23, 2017 Looming La Niña could mean colder and wetter than normal in the northern U.S. and drier than usual in the south.
How to Keep Track of Climate Change By John Whitney|October 18, 2017 Use cool tools to find out how your production methods may change in the future, how much your area is at risk, and how to limit your own impact on the climate.
Wrath of Hurricane Irma’s Rainfall Measured by the Trillions Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 16, 2017 Report says storm dropped enough gallons of water on Florida’s St. Johns River Water Management District to swamp 6.7 million football fields.
Irma Rains Down on Florida Citrus Crop Estimate Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 12, 2017 Initial USDA forecast reflects the fruits of what was left behind by monster storm.
Wildfires Hit California Wine Country Posted by Christina Herrick|October 10, 2017 California Gov. Jerry Brown declares state of emergency for northern counties impacted by flames.