Climate and Ag in the news
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Even though it still feels like summer here in the Southeast, I am starting to see subtle signs of fall in the dropping of leaves from my tulip poplar and colored maples along one of the roads I drive from time to time. I have seen stories of snow down to 10,000 feet in the…
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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…