$1 Million Project Aims To Stem the Seeds of Climate Change Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 9, 2021 Learn how study will help tomato growers maintain yield as temperatures continue to increase in ag regions.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
What the New Normals of Climate Change in the U.S. Look Like Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 19, 2021 After a decade of data collection, NOAA releases updated report on the latest patterns of heat and precipitation.
California Governor Declares Drought Emergency Posted by David Eddy|May 11, 2021 41 counties are now impacted, including the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley, as Gov. Newsom announces $5.1 billion response.
Climate Stress Tolerance: Good News for Peaches? Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 9, 2021 Genes in peach’s wild relatives and local domesticated varieties could improve the resistance of domesticated peach to climate change.
Climate Change Turning up the Heat on Pistachio Varieties By Thomas Skernivitz|February 20, 2021 Industry faces an uncertain long-term future in light of warmer winter days.
6 More Weeks of Winter! Will ‘Phil’ Get It Right? By Paul Rusnak|February 2, 2021 Traditional weather lore comes out of the shadows again. Check out an accuracy scorecard for predictions made on Groundhog Day.
Did Earth Just Score Its Hottest Year on Record? By Paul Rusnak|January 21, 2021 Oh, so close, 2020 adds another mark to infamous legacy.
Check Out the New Digital Drought Portal From NOAA Posted by Growing Produce Staff|January 15, 2021 Climate change continues to make headlines and impact growers. Learn how the redesigned Drought.gov better serves stakeholders.
ICYMI: We Just Had the Hottest September in 140 Years! Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 15, 2020 Around the world, 2020 is proving to be a major weather record-breaker in more ways than one. Check the stats along with the official winter outlook.
Wildfires Rage on California Wine Country Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 29, 2020 Disaster declaration requested as dozens of wineries and acres of grapes impacted by flames and smoke.
Are You Ready for Massive Climate Migration? By ProPublica|September 24, 2020 New studies show warming temperatures and changing rainfall will drive agriculture drastically northward. And it might happen sooner than you think.
2020 Strikes Again! It’s a Full House of Weather Wild Cards By Paul Rusnak|September 16, 2020 The Northern Hemisphere just had its hottest summer on record. La Niña is officially here, too. Oh, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Where Will We Need to be Growing Produce in 2045? By The Weather Network|September 10, 2020 New climate change study suggests the time is now for growers to re-think where, how, and when to cultivate our food crops.
Mean Season in Florida: Living on the Edge of Drought and Deluge By Paul Rusnak|May 21, 2020 The 2020 hurricane season is lurking as parts of the state continue to be parched.
What in the World? 2020 Is off to a Record Warm Start Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 24, 2020 Last month was the warmest January for the planet in more than 140 years of climate tracking.
Organic Farmers Set Course to Solve Climate Change Crisis Posted by David Eddy|February 18, 2020 Learn more about a plan to use organic farming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen food security.
ICYMI: 2019 Was the Second-Hottest Year on Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 4, 2020 The numbers are in from NOAA, and they show the planet’s warming trend is still very much on the front burner.
What Has Fruit Growers Fired up? Climate Change and GMOs By David Eddy|January 22, 2020 Producers sound off on two issues upon which there is little agreement. Here’s your chance to chime in.
Presidential Candidates Take on the Climate and Organic Ag Posted by Growing Produce Staff|January 14, 2020 See where Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg stand on agriculture policy, soil, organic fraud, and more.
Did We Just Experience the Hottest Summer Ever? Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 18, 2019 Many parts around the world have been scorching the last few months. NOAA has record-setting data to prove it.
