Cold Protection
Preliminary estimates of losses to Florida agriculture from the recent freezes add up to more than $3 billion.
Time is of the essence for farmers impacted by the most recent freeze event. See what’s being reported from the fields.
The North American Blueberry Council offers sound advice for producers reeling from the recent Arctic blast.
When a major winter storm is in the forecast, preparation is key. Luckily, there are tried and true cold protection practices growers can rely on.
Research shows biostimulant use boosts plant defenses against cold snaps.
Effective frost protection requires an appropriate irrigation system.
Regular inspections of your wind machined are crucial for frost protection and orchard safety. Neglect can lead to costly breakdowns and dangerous failures.
Biostimulant-treated plants often resume normal physiological processes more quickly, translating into healthier fruit set and less severe yield reductions.
Snow in the Sunshine State? Local produce growers carry on through winter storm like business as usual.
New computer model projects the temperatures that cause freeze damage in Northeastern cultivars.
University of Florida web-based system designed to track weather patterns affecting plants.
Research suggests autonomous, intelligent system is capable of warming fruit tree canopies.
Producers soon may be able to insulate their crops from an arch enemy with the application of plant-based dispersions.
Rare was the producer in 2021 who wasn’t affected by heat, drought, frosts, or freezes.
Official disaster declaration opens up the door to government aid following extreme weather event.
Grape growers have options toward the protection of established vineyards.
Executive Order signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis covers more than 30 counties over the next 60 days.
Freeze damage assessments are underway in fields following frigid air invasion.
For the past three years, California growers have sustained November freeze events, causing extensive damage.