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Farm Progress posted an interesting story this week about how increases in temperature and humidity in the Midwestern Corn Belt in recent years are increasing the levels of aflatoxin in corn. This has been a more common problem in the Southeast where we already have to deal with high temperature and humidity, but as temperatures…
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While we had an early start to the growing season, it was followed by colder conditions in March that slowed things down quite a bit. Since that time, we have seen periods of very warm weather alternating with much cooler conditions. I know it’s been frustrating for farmers as soil temperatures rise and fall, making…
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Join us for the Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar! These webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture…
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The Climate Toolbox website is a collection of web tools for visualizing past and projected climate and hydrology of the contiguous United States. One of the sections that I find especially useful is the Agriculture page, which provides links to a variety of tools that can help producers plan for climate in the future at…
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There have been a lot of stories in the news recently discussing various aspects of climate and its impacts on society, including agriculture. Here are some of my favorite ones. Tulane News: Study finds record-breaking rates of sea-level rise along the U.S. Southeast and Gulf coasts since 2010 Wired: One City’s Escape Plan From Rising…
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Today, April 22, we celebrate our wonderful planet and all of the things that make it great. There are many celebrations going on around the world. I hope you take a minute or longer to recognize the importance of a healthy earth for our lives and work and especially our children.
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While the front that is moving through the Southeast today will temporarily bring drier weather to the region, most of this week will return to rainy conditions by mid-week. The driest areas will be Virginia and North Carolina with the wetter areas in the southern part of the region. Cooler temperatures will accompany the rain,…
Posted in: Climate outlooks