Flood-Weary Florida Panhandle Farmers Assessing Damage Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 2, 2014 Area UF/IFAS Extension agents work to help growers delayed by multiday deluge.Read More
Warmer Temperatures This Spring May Mean Increased Insect Activity Posted by David Eddy|April 30, 2014 Almond growers should be on the lookout throughout the San Joaquin Valley, where degree-days are up significantly.
How Bad Weather May Mean Good News For Your Crops By Steven T. Koike, TriCal Diagnostics|April 25, 2014 The harsh weather conditions out West set the stage for a decreased presence of certain pests and diseases, which is good news for growers.
Ohio Winery Reports Total Loss Of Winegrape Crop Posted by Christina Herrick|April 24, 2014 Northern part of state endured four bouts with sub-zero temperatures.
Drought Relief Provides Food To California’s Hardest Hit Communities Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 22, 2014 Announcement represents the first wave of drought-related food assistance which will be delivered to communities throughout California this year.
Experts Expect Below-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 10, 2014 Early outlooks point to possible El Niño thwarting increased activity.
USDA Declares Disaster Area For New York Counties Posted by Christina Herrick|April 1, 2014 Growers in contiguous counties in the Empire state and Pennsylvania also are eligible to apply for funds.
February Forecast: Limited Water Supply In Westernmost States Posted by David Eddy|February 14, 2014 While dry in the far west states, the report predicts a near normal water supply for most areas east of the Continental Divide.
Climate Study Projects Major Changes In Plant Growth Habits Posted by Lauren María Alexander|February 13, 2014 Certain native species may no longer grow well in their climate, study predicts.
Dry Season Anything But In South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 12, 2014 Region records wettest January in more than 20 years.
Deluge Swamps Parts Of South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 13, 2014 Record-breaking rainfall surprises during the middle of Dry Season.
What’s Ahead For 2014 By David Eddy|January 6, 2014 David Eddy takes a fun spin on the tradition of making predictions for the coming year.
Study Reveals Strategies Plants Use To Weather The Cold Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 31, 2013 Scientists identify how they believe flowering plants evolved to adapt to weather changes.
New Cornell Website Features Climate Change Information Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 5, 2013 The site offers a searchable directory of climate change research and outreach programs at Cornell.
NOAA: Drought Likely To Dog Southwest, Southeast U.S. This Winter Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 22, 2013 No strong climate pattern influence anticipated by forecasters.
Scientist Warns Southeast U.S. To Prepare For Wild Weather From Climate Change Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 15, 2013 New book, co-authored by UF/IFAS researcher, lays out a forecast of more frequent extremes.
Opinion: For Every Forecast, Take A Grain Of Salt By Paul Rusnak|September 11, 2013 From weather to crop production, outlooks are intriguing and deceiving.
Dry Weather, Warm Temps Cause Grape Growing Challenges By Ron Brase|August 5, 2013 For most grape-growing regions of California, we started this year with relatively dry soils. After bud break, the […]
Weather Destroys Northwest Cherry Crop Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 9, 2013 Rains followed by warm temperatures have left the Northwest early cherry crop in ruins. “No areas have been […]
Despite May Freeze, Michigan Asparagus Still OK Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 19, 2013 Freezes in May did cause some mature market-worthy stalks to be dark and rubbery, flopping toward the ground, […]
