The pawpaw is a fruit that is native to the Southeast along with other areas of hardiness zones 6a to 8a. It grows on a shrub in shady conditions but can also do well in full sun. Very few people have ever tasted a pawpaw (myself included) because they have…
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A recent study by MIT scientists shows that the supply of fresh water could increase under global warming. The warmer conditions are expected to speed up the global water cycle, leading to more rainfall in many areas. The scientists estimate that it could increase by 15 percent over the whole…
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Last year at this time, an unexpected early season blizzard in South Dakota killed over 40,000 head of cattle. Many ranchers were caught unprepared by the unseasonable weather and had not moved their cattle to their winter pastures yet, which increased the losses. Cattle were also still in summer coats…
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Meteorologists often hear folks say that they are the only people that get paid whether or not they are right. In reality, weather forecasts have improved immensely over the years and a five-day forecast now is as accurate as the two-day forecasts were a couple of decades ago. This is…
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A recent study published by the University of Florida shows that soils in the warm and moist conditions of Florida and the Southeast can sequester extra carbon from the atmosphere, helping to reduce greenhouse gases. Carbon is pulled out of the air by crops, mesic upland forests, pine lands and…
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Drought decreased slightly across south Georgia as heavier than normal rainfall brought some relief to dry areas but also hindered farmers trying to get field work done and slow. According to the National Drought Monitor, the percent of the state covered by drought decreased from 20 percent to 15 percent….
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The climate summary for Florida for September 2014 is now available. You can get to it by clicking on https://climatecenter.fsu.edu/products-services/summaries/climate-summary-for-florida-september-2014 If you are interested in reading more about the work of the Florida Climate Center, you can see their latest newsletter here. The North Carolina climate summary for September can…
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