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The latest 7-day QPF forecast shows that most parts of the Southeast should see only light amounts of rain this week, which should not cause significant changes in the Drought Monitor. The exceptions are southern Florida and eastern North Carolina and Virginia, which could see over an inch. The longer range forecasts show that warmer…
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You hear a lot about the impacts of global warming due to the emission of greenhouse gases in the news these days, and rightly so. But there are other things that humans are adding or subtracting from the atmosphere that are changing the climate too. Here are two stories that discuss the impacts of reducing…
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A new role-playing game on preparing for drought is now available from the National Drought Mitigation Center. The game is designed to be played by at least 12 people, 6 on each side, plus a moderator, with a playing time of 90+ minutes. It is at the level of high school and up. I have…
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If you interested in learning more about forestry and natural resources from your own office or need to add some continuing ed credits, check out this web site of archived webinars. The description of the site is below: Welcome to The Forestry Webinar Portal View Live and On-Demand: Whatever your interest – from improving wildlife…
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The latest Drought Monitor, released today, shows that recent rains have reduced the amount of drought and dry conditions in Georgia and South Carolina, but Alabama and far northwest Florida have seen an expansion of severe (D2) drought as they were largely missed by the rains. North Carolina had no change. Rain for the next…
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NPR had an interesting story this week about the rapid expansion of solar installations across southwest Georgia in response to dropping prices for solar panels. Many farmers are considering leasing land for solar farms in this region, where sunshine is abundant and strong, because of the potential for income. You can listen to the story…
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The Packer noted this week that blueberry production across the US is starting to pick up after a slow start in Georgia and North Carolina. The article estimated that production was down 50% from what was forecast. They attributed that to pollination issues, which limited the number of berries on the bushes. Later harvests in…