Because this winter has been so warm, in spite of a strong cold outbreak in late December, fruit crops are far ahead of normal growth patterns. This winter warming is expected to continue in the future, and so fruit farmers are considering how it might affect the future of their orchards. Here is a recent article from Morning Ag Clips discussing how the increasing warmth may affect New York apple and grape crops in the future. These crops also grow in parts of the Southeast, but no longer in the warmer areas of the region. In Georgia, most grapes and apples are only grown commercially in the North Georgia Mountains or nearby areas with cooler temperatures, so the discussion in this article will also apply to parts of the Southeast.
