High Tech Heating System Aims To Save Apple Blossoms from the Cold By Penn State News|March 3, 2024 Research suggests autonomous, intelligent system is capable of warming fruit tree canopies.Read More
5 Steps To Protect Your Walnut Trees Before the Temperatures Plummet By Luke Milliron|October 30, 2023 Learn tips to minimize potential sudden autumn freeze damage, which has hit walnuts hard in recent years.
Peach Grower Rises Above the Freeze — Here’s How They Did It By Thomas Skernivitz|September 19, 2023 Drew Echols of Jaemor Farms in Georgia credits higher elevation for diminishing consequences of warm February temperatures.
How This Crop Protection Solution Is Like ‘Putting on a Coat’ for Cold-Sensitive Crops By Thomas Skernivitz|January 16, 2023 Producers soon may be able to insulate their crops from an arch enemy with the application of plant-based dispersions.
Cold Snap Lights Fire Under Florida Farmers To Take Stock of Crops By Paul Rusnak|January 31, 2022 Freeze damage assessments are underway in fields following frigid air invasion.
Why Walnut Growers Need to Prepare for a Fall Freeze Now By David Eddy|October 25, 2021 For the past three years, California growers have sustained November freeze events, causing extensive damage.
Cold Snap Concerns Northeast Fruit Growers Posted by David Eddy|April 21, 2021 Cornell Viticulture Extension Specialist Hans Peterson offers advice to growers facing a potential freeze after several warm days.
Texas Citrus Growers Feeling the Squeeze From Deep Freeze Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 19, 2021 Extent of crop damage still being assessed as powerful polar vortex reaches the Rio Grande Valley.
Active Frost and Freeze Protection for Berry Crops By Gary Gao|February 8, 2021 From heaters to helicopters, measures to stave off cold damage takes many shapes.
Little Frost Damage to South Carolina Peaches Posted by Christina Herrick|March 26, 2019 Researchers at Clemson University say state’s peach crop survived the threat of cold temperatures earlier this month.
What Happens When Almond Trees Freeze By Wesley K. Asai|March 1, 2018 California has had an unusually cold winter, leaving nut growers scratching their heads.
Florida Blueberry Crop Escapes Slap from Late-Season Cold Snap By Paul Rusnak|March 25, 2017 Freeze protection tactics prove fruitful as local producers look to gain from Georgia’s loss.
Winter Is Coming, And It Could Get Wicked Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 29, 2016 Forecast sees heightened freeze threat for Florida citrus; frequent snow to blast Northeast.
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.
Precision Cold Protection Pointing To Profit For Blueberry Producers Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 10, 2015 UF/IFAS student, faculty search for and find cost-savings for growers.
Cold Snap Hit East During Harvest Posted by Christina Herrick|October 20, 2015 Temperatures in the East and Midwest hit the mid-to-low-20s over the weekend, as snow was seen in some […]
Scientists Find Better Way To Save Strawberries From A Freeze Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 10, 2015 Automated irrigation control can keep water usage in check during cold protection practices.
Freeze Threat Has Florida Growers On Alert Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 7, 2015 Technology to help producers prepare for, endure cold snap.
NOAA’s Winter Weather Outlook Runs Hot And Cold Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 27, 2014 Repeat of last year’s extreme cold and snow events east of the Rockies unlikely.
Midwest Growers Still Grappling With After-Effects Of Cold Winter Posted by Christina Herrick|June 17, 2014 Growers note low cropping of peaches, berries, and some apple varieties.