Hit the Showers! Dry Season in Florida Taking Early Exit? Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 13, 2021 Unusually wet April benefits water levels across much of the Sunshine State.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
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.
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.
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.
Winter Storm Toll on Texas Ag Tops $600 Million By AgriLife Today|March 9, 2021 Specialty crops among sectors hit hardest, according to damage assessment survey.
Long-Term Impacts Likely for Texas Ag in Wake of Winter Storm By AgriLife Today|February 26, 2021 Early crop damage assessments indicate uncertain future for citrus, other fruit, and vegetable production.
Remember Tropical Storm Eta? Federal Aid on the Way To Florida Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 26, 2021 See what counties are covered by the newly issued disaster declaration from USDA.
Ways Irrigation Can Protect Your Vegetable Crops From Unwieldy Weather By Carol Miller|February 24, 2021 Here’s how you can improve your irrigation game and keep costs to a minimum by not watering a drop more than you need to.
Virginia Grape Growers Look To Regroup After Tough 2020 By Tremain Hatch|February 23, 2021 A frosty spring set the tone for what turned out to be a difficult growing season. Temperature sweet spot still proving elusive.
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.
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.
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.
How Heat Waves Impact Wine Grapes By Kathie Taylor|December 15, 2020 Learn what Washington State University research team members fleshed out after examining effects of water and heat stress on vineyard crops.
Farm Damage From Tropical Storm Eta? How To Get Help Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 3, 2020 Florida producers urged to seek disaster assistance from USDA. Here’s where they can find it.
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.
Adding up Hurricane Sally’s Strike on Ag in the Florida Panhandle Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 28, 2020 Some growers report total losses in wake of storm’s super soaking. The preliminary assessments are in. Check out the figures and scenes from ground zero.