How Much Did Extreme Weather Impact Last Season for American Vegetable Growers?

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.

Last fall, farmers in the Golden State were facing a serious drought, but those days are long gone.

Prolonged flooding has potentially serious disease impacts beyond food safety.

Our industry contacts from around the country are keeping an eye on the weather and its current impacts on fruit and vegetable production.

Mother Nature has been serving up a variety of wild weather lately around Florida; from extremely dry in some locales, to prolific precipitation in others.

Long-range outlook includes record-breaking temperatures that might make this ‘the hottest summer in the last century.’

University of Florida researchers are looking for strategies to improve recovery and production systems more resilient to storms.

University of Florida economists refine damage estimate findings for monster storm. Find out which crops and commodities took the biggest hits.

Florida lawmakers introduce the Block Grant Assistance Act, a key piece of legislation that would ensure USDA can provide needed relief.

Tis the season for applying for crop insurance. Check out these useful resources to help protect your assets.

Got freeze-damaged trees? A University of Florida researcher explains what to do and not to do when it comes to pruning, irrigation, and fertilization.

Despite epic flooding from relentless atmospheric river events, the outlook remains positive for the industry.