Is the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Over? AccuWeather Calls It Early

Watch out. Another winter outlook has been released. This time, NOAA has thrown its hat into the ring with El Niño at the center. Chances for havoc are up.

Extension field reports indicate harsh weather conditions have caused pumpkin production yields in Texas this year to be down as much as 40%.

Initial reports from multiple sources indicate big blow to the nearly 3 million acres of farmland that was in the path of major storm.

USDA’s recent expansion of its hurricane crop insurance policy this year has already provided farmers with $85.4 million for post-Idalia issues.

Multiple farmers across the storm’s path provide account to get an idea of the true impacts Idalia had on the state’s ag sector.

Early reports indicate most specialty crop interests in Florida and Georgia were spared the worst of major Hurricane Idalia’s wrath.

Industry association estimates 25 million boxes of table grapes have been lost to effects from Hurricane Hilary.

31 counties have been designated as a primary natural disaster area by USDA following a frost/freeze event that occurred in late May.

USDA announces a five-year project to research wildfire smoke impacts on wine grapes.

NOAA scientists say July 2023 ranks as the hottest month since it’s been keeping record — 174 years.

Drought conditions hurt production, even in traditionally wet areas.

The Peach State’s peach crop has been reduced by as much as 95% after warmer-than normal winter weather followed by a March freeze, according to reports.

Exceptionally bad weather kept growers on their toes throughout the growing season.

Researchers confirm the heat wave during June in Texas produced eight “all-time” temperature and heat index records.

Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association encouraging producers to document and report damages.

Researchers say concerns that leafy greens and other commodities in the Northeast will pick up a smoky flavor from the massive wildfires are unwarranted.

Modern technology emerges as an ally for growers facing extreme weather, offering efficient irrigation innovations to water quality management.

State and local leaders tour farms and assess damage as unseasonable weather significantly impacts produce growers across multiple regions.

Researchers say rare plant disease outbreak of Phytophthora syringae similar to El Niño-influenced events during the 1990s.