How California’s No-Drought Status Affects Growers Posted by Carol Miller|April 12, 2017 Find out which previous orders are rescinded as a result of the drought being declared over — and which ones are not.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
North Carolina Blueberry Crop Still Kicking By Christina Herrick|April 10, 2017 Thanks to pruning cuts and a diverse mix of cultivars, the majority of the crop survived a series of March freezes.
Mild or Wild? Here Is Your 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook By Paul Rusnak|April 6, 2017 Possible return of El Niño climate phase could sap strength out of any stormy scenarios.
Latest Snowpack Report is Welcomed News for California Farmers Posted by Christina Herrick|March 31, 2017 March reading shows 164% of historical average.
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.
Freezing Temperatures Hit South Carolina Crops Hard Posted by Christina Herrick|March 21, 2017 Peaches, blueberries, and strawberries among crops damaged.
Concerns Mount in the Sunshine State Over Growing Rainfall Deficits Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 14, 2017 Water conservation efforts called for as the dry season rolls on.
Californians Holding Breath as More Storms Loom Posted by David Eddy|February 14, 2017 Nearly 200,000 people evacuated below nation’s tallest dam; even growers have had enough for now.
New Technology Could Take Weather Intel to the Extreme for Farmers Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 19, 2017 Scientists aiming to make difficult climate-based production decisions easier for growers.
NASA, NOAA Concur 2016 Was World’s Warmest Year on Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 18, 2017 For the third time in three years, the heat gets turned up on surface temperature statistics.
Was 2016 the Worst Weather Year Ever? By Paul Rusnak|January 10, 2017 Near all-time records in average temperature and costly climate-related disasters make a strong case for dubious distinction.
California Snowpack Below Average – For Now Posted by David Eddy|January 4, 2017 The January 3 measurement was disheartening, but a big, fat blanket of snow fell during the following week, and the state’s biggest reservoirs have levels well above average.
South Florida Endures Driest November On Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 5, 2016 Region has not experienced any significant rainfall since Hurricane Matthew.
Help On The Way To Florida Farmers Hurting From Hurricane Matthew By Paul Rusnak|November 15, 2016 USDA designates four counties as primary natural disaster areas; loans offered to those eligible.
Dry Season Dangers Not On The Radar For South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 14, 2016 Emerging from an extended period of plentiful precipitation, near-term water supply, drought issues not anticipated in the coming months.
U.S. Sweats Out Third-Warmest October On Record Posted by Christina Herrick|November 9, 2016 So far, 2016 is the second-warmest year-to-date in 122 years.
Washington Sees Record Rainfall Posted by Christina Herrick|November 8, 2016 State rainfall for month of October slashes earlier years’ totals.
How To Handle A Hurricane? Lots Of Luck, Even More Skill [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|October 28, 2016 Florida growers have been knocked down before only to come back stronger. That same resolve is alive and well after Matthew.
Pecan Growers Still Assessing Damage From Hurricane Matthew Posted by Christina Herrick|October 25, 2016 Growers are hoping for federal assistance as cleanup from the storm continues.
Power To Control Weather In The Hands Of Florida Farmers By William R. Lusher|October 20, 2016 UF/IFAS’ FAWN resource continues to enhance and introduce new tools, allowing growers to be better prepared for what Mother Nature has in store.