In this report Tyron Spearman has the latest on the the Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring Network, which is in jeopardy due to key faculty and funding losses. Download Audio
GA Veggie Growers Concerned With Lack of Sub Moisture
Most of South Georgia experienced a cold and dry winter, which has some veggie growers like Gerald Long from Bainbridge, concerned about the growing season. Download Audio
Specialty Crops Being Affected by Drought
Drought is taking it’s toll on Florida’s specialty crops as the U.S. Drought Monitor reports that as of March 1, 2011, drought conditions were present in over 85 percent of Florida and extreme along the eastern coast. Download Audio
Weather Experts Predicting Warm and Dry Growing Season
Florida is already in a moderate to severe drought situation and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey warns that it could get worse with a very real possibility of it lasting through the growing season. Download Audio
2010 was Florida’s Coldest December on Record
According to the National Climatic Data Center the statewide temperature for December in 2010 was more than 9 degrees Fahrenheit below the 20th century average. Download Audio
Fresh Veggie Prices Soar Due to Widespread Weather Issues
The inclement weather conditions that have plagued veggie growing regions both here in the U.S. and in Mexico has created a perfect storm for markets. Download Audio
Supplies Tight and Prices High for a St Patrick’s Favorite
Consumers looking to make a traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal will most likely pay a little bit more for it this year due to tight cabbage supplies. Download Audio
La Niña Again!
Everett Griner tells us how 2001 weather could be harsh, and why. Download Audio
Cold and Wet Weather Continue to Hamper FL Harvest
The National Ag Statistics Service Crop Weather Report for the week of February 7, 2011 shows that the difficult winter continues for our specialty crop growers. Download Audio
Sugar Cane Numbers Decreased Due to Freeze
Throughout our many freezes this season much of the attention has been given to the citrus crop, but according to USDA’s latest projections, it is the sugar cane crop that has been most affected. Download Audio