Can Advances in Genetics Help Apples Outsmart Spring Frost?

Growers can take practical steps now to safeguard their operations against the growing threat of extreme rainfall and flood-related losses.

Washington State University research highlights the benefits and tradeoffs of promising raspberry protection strategies, including shade cloth.

New study digs into the influence of El Niño-Southern Oscillation on Botrytis infection in Florida strawberries.

Is your farm prepared for a hurricane? Having plans in place now can help avoid confusion and calamity caused by storms.

The global climate phase is transitioning to El Niño. Scientists are saying this event could be one to remember for weather extremes.

When hail hits potatoes, what happens next matters more than the storm itself — and the right response can make or break yield recovery.

Climatologists are crunching data to get a handle on what the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season might look like. Here’s what they are predicting so far.

Dealing with extreme weather damages in your vegetable crops? Learn how to tell the difference between weather-related injury and disease symptoms.

USDA declares 26 counties in Florida natural disaster areas following record-breaking freeze events. The designation means aid is on the way.

Two natural disasters nearly ended my farm. Here are the decisions and relationships that kept it profitable and moving forward.

Grower operations like Miles Berry Farm well know, expectations can change in a hurry. Such has been the case this winter in the unusually frigid Southeast.

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.

Recent research shows how short bouts of flooding and persistent wind affect pepper function, recovery, and yield risk.

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.

The numbers are in! Annual global report from NOAA claims 2025 as the third warmest year since 1850, while ocean temperatures break new record.

During the past year, orange growers have dealt with extreme weather events like hurricanes in the Southeast, flooding in the Southwest, and more.

Producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for aid via USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.