This time of year farmers are chomping at the bit to get out into the fields and start planting their crops for the season. I’ve seen a number of comments online that planting of corn is well underway in southern Georgia already. But this article from AgWeb points out that…
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The Packer noted this week that due to almost ideal weather conditions in February, Florida tomatoes are looking very good and should provide a bountiful harvest this year. Weather problems earlier in the winter reduced production but the warm weather in recent weeks has caused them to ripen quickly. You…
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Drovers’ Newletter posted an interesting story today about the impacts of severe weather on forage quality and quantity. Flooding, drought, and high humidity all played a role in affecting forage production in 2017. This is a timely topic for me since I spoke today at a short course on forage…
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The National Phenology Network (NPN) provides information about the progress of physical events like budbreak, appearance of some insects and specific pests, and ice-off dates on lakes (in cold areas of the country). A recent article using their phenology map shows that this year we are running about 22 days…
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The National Weather Service office in Peachtree City GA announced today that due to the very warm temperatures in February leading to an early onset of the growing season, they are starting their spring frost/freeze warning program to help producers plan for frost protection. Here is what they said: Frost…
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Here is a nice article from Farm Journal’s PORK newsletter which discusses the impacts of weather on grains for swine feed. It includes a discussion of the effects of weather on planting, pollination and crop yield as well as storage and other factors. You can read it here.
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The long-range forecasts are starting to show the possibility of frost across a lot of Georgia next week Thursday and Friday. While a 7-day forecast does not have a lot of skill, by seven days away some general trends can be seen. The latest GFS forecast model shows the possibility…
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