Climate and Ag in the news
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This time of year we are subjected to all sorts of lists of the best, worst, and most notable of the past year. Summaries of the past year’s events are also posted frequently. Weather and climate are no exception. Here is a collection of “highlights of 2022” focused on US or world weather and climate…
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We are very excited in the UGA Atmospheric Sciences program to have access to a brand-new radar system that we have purchased jointly with Georgia Tech. It will fill in an area of northeast Georgia that is not well-covered by current National Weather Services radars and will also serve as a teaching tool for our…
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The latest Southeast Monthly Climate Webinar will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT/ 9AM CDT online. Join us for the Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar! This webinar series provides the region with information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like…
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The latest Atlantic tropical outlook shows recently strengthened Hurricane Gabrielle along with two areas of potential development in the central Atlantic Ocean. Gabrielle went from a nothing-burger of a storm a few days ago to a Category 1 Hurricane today and is expected to remain at hurricane strength through Wednesday, although it will be moving…
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Monday, September 22, 2025 is the autumnal equinox, which marks the start of astronomical fall. That means sunrise and sunset occur exactly due east and due west, which gives you a great chance to see exactly where those directions fall from the viewpoint of your house or property. It is also the period when day…
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Here is an interesting video from UGA Extension which describes how pecan farmers have dealt with recent damage due to hurricanes like Michael, Idalia, and Helene. The video also explains how farmers had to clean up after the storms and the best approaches to replanting and managing trees that are more resilient to high winds.
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As we approach the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene crossing parts of the Southeast, NOAA has produced a new GIS storymap which describes the history of the storm and its impacts on Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Many of the NOAA employees at the National Centers for Environmental Information, located in Asheville NC, were personally…
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Here are some interesting stories related to climate and agriculture that I have read in recent news stories. You may also find them useful or interesting. Farm Progress: Rising carbon dioxide levels: Win, lose or draw for yields? National Public Radio: Melting glaciers mean an uncertain future for Europe’s rivers Growing Produce: Is Bamboo a…
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A report published a few days ago highlights the incredible challenges Georgia farmers experienced in the 72 hours following the passage of Hurricane Helene through the state. While a lot of articles have been written about the tremendous damage and losses to western North Carolina, less has been written about the impacts of Helene on…