Texas Citrus Crop on the Comeback Trail from Winter Storm Damage By AgriLife Today|November 29, 2021 Latest field report from Texas A&M shows there are signs of life in groves following last February's freak freeze event.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Drought’s Double-Edge Sword: Can It Put a Damper on Plant Disease? By Steven T. Koike|November 24, 2021 Lack of water poses a threat to growers’ crops – and pathogens. Find out why.
Adapting to Climate Change a Must Right Now for Agriculture By David Eddy|November 23, 2021 Extreme weather events can’t be considered that unusual anymore, plan accordingly.
Why It’s Been an Unusual Growing Year for Blackberries in the South By John R. Clark|November 16, 2021 University of Arkansas berry industry expert John R. Clark provides an analysis of 2021 freeze events and crop impacts from cold damage.
PNW Fruit Growers Speak Out About Lasting Effects of Historic Heat Wave By Thomas Skernivitz|November 9, 2021 Check out some of the more interesting quotes from industry stakeholders in wake of extreme weather event.
Climate Conditions Go In for a Double Dip: Here Comes La Niña – Again!? Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 19, 2021 The tell-tale atmospheric phenomenon is setting up shop for the second winter in a row. Here’s what it might mean for weather across the U.S.
UC Davis To Lead Groundwater and Irrigated Agriculture Sustainability Study By Growing Produce Staff|October 18, 2021 Effort will develop ways to minimize risk from climate extremes for Southwest produce growers.
Historic Heat Wave Still Has PNW Berry Growers Feeling the Burn By Thomas Skernivitz|October 5, 2021 Producers and researchers left to regroup and strategize in the wake of extreme weather event.
Hurricane Ida Toll on Louisiana Ag Adds up to More than Half Billion in Damages By Paul Rusnak|September 27, 2021 Estimates across crop segments staggering in wake of major storm’s assault on the Bayou State and beyond.
On Fire! Earth Just Sizzled Way to Its Hottest Month on Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 24, 2021 New global high temperature distinction is 142 years in the making. See just how hot it got.
Increase in Extreme Weather Events Putting Growers to the Test By Carol Miller|August 18, 2021 All regions around the country are struggling with drought and floods. Our vegetable industry survey shows how producers have been impacted.
Just How Extreme Was the Weather Last Year? [2019 State of the Vegetable Industry] Posted by Carol Miller|January 16, 2019 For the past two years, the number of farms reporting extreme events were markedly similar — 41.2% had none in our 2017 survey, with 41% reporting the same in 2018. This year? Only 16.4% of you did not have an extreme event.
Some Fruit Bud Damage Seen In Northeast; Still Too Soon To Worry Posted by Christina Herrick|March 14, 2017 Researchers say fluctuating temperatures have confused trees, but perhaps any damage occurred will help thin out crops.
New York Growers Eligible For Funds To Help Cope With Extreme Weather Events Posted by Christina Herrick|October 18, 2016 A total of $2.5 million is available through grants to help growers reduce impact on environment, recover after extreme weather.