Freezing Temperatures Hit South Carolina Crops Hard Posted by Christina Herrick|March 21, 2017 Peaches, blueberries, and strawberries among crops damaged. Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
Apple Freeze Risk Tool Helps Growers Assess Troublesome Temperatures Posted by Christina Herrick|March 3, 2017 Website helps growers determine whether or not crops are at risk of damage.
Disaster Areas Declared For East Coast States Due To Spring Freeze, Drought Posted by Christina Herrick|October 11, 2016 Assistance is available for growers who experienced a damaging hard freeze in the spring and extreme drought in the summer.
Study Says Early Springs More Frequent In Next 30 Years Posted by Christina Herrick|September 6, 2016 Scientists at Cornell University say ‘nightmare scenario’ for many growers going to be the norm if steps aren’t taken to stop global warming.
Loans Available For Stone Fruit Growers Hit By February Freeze Posted by Christina Herrick|August 3, 2016 Western Massachusetts growers who experienced tree loss or damage may be eligible for farm loans.
Researchers Say It’s Too Soon To React To Frost Damage By Christina Herrick|April 19, 2016 Although there is some damage to flower buds, experts suggest thinning decisions should be made once the crop is set.
Experts Offer Tips On How Fruit Growers Can Combat Cold Temperatures By David Eddy|April 12, 2016 Crop insurance, smudge pots, among tactics growers have been using to combat cold temperatures.
Apple Growers Need To Be Cautious About Frost Treatment Posted by David Eddy|April 7, 2016 Always follow the instructions on the product’s label.
New Jersey Department Of Ag OKs Controlled Burning, Smudge Pots Posted by Christina Herrick|March 31, 2016 Frost protection for flowering crops permitted due to the threat of freezing conditions.
Assessing And Managing Grapevine Freeze Injury By Ann-Marie Jeffries|April 28, 2015 After two consecutive brutal winters, growers in the Northeast and Midwest are working to salvage vines.
East, Midwest Braces For Cold Snap Posted by Christina Herrick|April 24, 2015 Growers keep an eye on the thermometer as temperatures dip into the mid to low 20s.
Southeast Peach Growers Impacted By Cold Snap By Growing Produce Staff|April 7, 2015 Blooming trees hurt by freezing temperatures; some growers suffered significant loses.
Southern Strawberry, Peach Growers Concerned About Cold Snap By Growing Produce Staff|March 31, 2015 Plastic coverings, sprinklers used to keep crops warm with consecutive nights of low temperatures.
Grapevine Health Post-Polar Vortex By Ann-Marie Jeffries|February 11, 2015 Some vines were a total loss, while others fared relatively well. Experts weigh in on grapevine health in the Northeast and Midwest after an extremely cold 2014.
How Freezing Temperatures Affect Bearing And New Nut Trees By Wesley K. Asai|January 28, 2015 Key points before and after the critical bloom period make exposure to freezing temperatures relevant.
Deadline Nearing For Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Posted by Christina Herrick|September 15, 2014 Fruit growers who suffered losses due to frost or freeze in 2012 could be eligible for assistance through USDA’S Farm Service Agency.
Reducing Frost Damage: Lessons Learned By Rosemary Gordon|January 23, 2013 The weather in 2012 was wacky, to say the least. First it warmed up — a lot — […]
Michigan Fruit Growers Find Some Relief Posted by Christina Herrick|July 10, 2012 What started out with an amazingly warm stretch of weather in March resulted in significant damage to Michigan’s […]
New York Growers Assessing Crop Losses, Weighing Options By Brian Sparks|June 12, 2012 Apple growers and other fruit producers in New York may realize some benefit from a proposed tax credit […]
Michigan, New York Growers Hit By Yet Another Freeze Posted by Christina Herrick|May 1, 2012 Tree fruit, grape, and berry growers in the Great Lakes area, ranging from Michigan to New York, were […]
