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May was a near-average month for both temperature and precipitation across the state as a whole, although there was some variability in rainfall due to thunderstorm activity. Drier conditions in many parts of the state made it possible for farmers to finish field work and planting and see their crops start to develop. In Atlanta,…
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June 1 marks the beginning of the official Atlantic hurricane season. Early in the season, most storms form in the Caribbean Sea and near North America rather than farther out in the Atlantic, as is the case later in the season. And sure enough, this year we have some signs of development in the Bay…
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As the heat ramps up in summer, producers are keeping a careful watch on the impacts of that heat on their animals. I’ve seen a couple of stories recently which describe ways to combat heat in dairy cattle and swine. AgriLife Today reported on research done at Texas A&M on improvements in comfort for dairy…
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A couple of recent news stories describe some of the impacts of El Nino on other parts of the country and the world. The High Country News explains the relationship between wetter conditions in New Mexico and less spicy chile peppers as well as other impacts on Western agricultural areas in an article found here.…
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The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reported that pork prices are being impacted by drought-induced feed increases as well as a fatal disease for piglets. In the story, they note that up to 75 percent of the cost of a hog operation. Soybeans and corn, favored feed for swine, are grown in largest quantities in the Midwest and…
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Outlooks for the next two weeks indicate that our warmer and wetter than normal weather is likely to continue for the next couple of weeks. The Climate Prediction Center is indicating that an area of particularly heavy rains may occur in far northeastern Georgia into South Carolina and western North Carolina on May 29-30.…
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Today, May 23, is Heat Awareness Day for the National Weather Service. Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer for many people, and heat is one of the major killers of people and animals in summer months. If you would like to learn more about the impacts of heat and how to prevent heat…