Crops
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The Packer reported today that fresh green bean supplies from the Southeast are expected to be light this year due to the flooding in South Carolina. Estimates are that the crop will be reduced by about 60% from normal amounts. The green beans that are available are expected to be of high quality, though. The link to…
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CoCoRaHS observers in Blue Ridge and Rabun Gap, Georgia, in the far northern part of the state commented on frost in their area overnight. Sunday night into Monday morning will probably be even a little colder than last night. The NWS has issued a series of frost advisories (light blue) and freeze warnings (dark blue)…
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The cold and dry air moving into the state late this week could lead to scattered frost this weekend in low-lying areas that are prone to experiencing cold air drainage. The NWS in Peachtree City has put out an advisory slide on their home page warning about the possibility Saturday through Monday mornings. Not all…
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The heavy rain and flooding that impacted South Carolina last week ruined tens of thousands of hay bales, according to extension agents around the Southeast. This is hay that livestock producers were counting on to feed their livestock through the winter. Now these farmers will have to look for quality hay to replace what was…
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The Climate Learning Network is presenting a webinar on stories from farmers on adapting to a changing climate. Laura Lengnick is the author of “Resilient Agriculture: Cultivating Food Systems for a Changing Climate.” She will present real success stories of Agricultural Adaptation. Laura worked with many farmers while researching her book and has taken away…
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Rome Ethredge posted a blog entry this morning in Seminole Crop E News describing the peanut situation in South Carolina based on observations by two Extension specialists there. The impacts vary depending on when the peanuts were dug or how mature they are now. You can read the article at https://seminolecropnews.wordpress.com/2015/10/12/peanut-situation-in-south-carolina/.
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Another interesting story I read today in Yahoo Finance discussed the problems that California brewers are having in producing their beer while holding to the stringent drought water restrictions that are in effect. The 25% reduction in water use is making it difficult for brewers there to keep their brewing and bottling lines open. Some…