Fruit
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Here are a few more recent stories I have read on a variety of impacts of Helene on agriculture, mostly in Georgia. I also included a couple of links at the end discussing the long-term financial impacts on farmers and homeowners and a link to the FEMA Rumor Response page, which is what they posted…
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The wet temperatures in July have contributed to a rise in the occurrence of scab on pecan trees across Georgia and adjacent areas. Hot and dry conditions in June kept the scab in check but when the wetter conditions returned in July, scab became more of an issue. Producers were applying fungicides frequently to reduce…
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A recent study by scientists at the University of Waterloo indicate that in the future, strawberries could become more rare and more expensive as the warmer climate makes it harder to produce strawberries to meet consumer demands. This is especially true of strawberries produced in California, where limited water supplies along with the warmer temperatures…
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In the Southeast, agricultural producers have started to add new crops to the mix of traditional commodity and specialty crops as the climate and the markets have been changing. Some of those crops include cold-hardy citrus in Georgia and Alabama, olives, and pomegranates. Here is an interesting story in National Geographic about how the warming…
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We grow a lot of pecans here in the Southeast, and farmers are always looking for new markets for pecan products. Modern Farmer posted a story this week about the potential for pecan milk, joining the ranks of other plant-based beverages like almond, soy, coconut, and other nut milks. The story discusses the benefits of…
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One of the fastest spreading new crops in Georgia is cold-hardy citrus. It has been expanding rapidly in southern parts of the state in spite of some recent challenges from frost. Here is an update on the status of cold-hardy citrus in the Southeast and how it has been impacted by recent weather and climate…
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While I’ve been on the road quite a bit in the last few weeks, I have seen a few stories you might be interested in. Washington Post: Cherry blossoms have bloomed longer than usual and aren’t done yet National Geographic: Did you enjoy the cherry blossoms’ early peak bloom? It was a warning sign. Indiana…