August of 2008 brought a large amount of rain to Florida as Tropical Storm Fay slowly made its way across the state. The amount of rainfall created a multitude of problems for the Town of De Bary and Florida NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection program was able to step in and assist.
Palm Shores EWP Project
Tropical Storm Faye managed to wreak havoc on much of the state last August, creating several issues for residents of Palm Shores. Mayor Carol McCormack says that the issues were quickly resolved thanks to the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program.
GA Cotton Crop Experiencing Unusual Year
The weather dictated different planting times for growers across the state and Chairman of the Georgia Cotton Commission Louie Perry, says that has created an interesting situation for this season’s crop.
Cotton Farmers Needed Recent Rain
The recent rainfall was a welcomed relief as Richey Seaton, Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says that the state had been suffering a dry spell.
The Threat of Lightning
Well the warm sun of summer is often accompanied by afternoon rain storms. In this three part series USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, tells us about the potential dangers of those storms.
El Nino Weather Watch
In this report, USDA Radio’s Gary Crawford (photo) talks with Meteorologist Brad Rippey about the potential for an El Nino weather pattern to develop, and if it does, what the impacts on various areas of the U S may be.
Looking for a Disaster Declaration
We remind growers that Governor Crist declared a state of emergency late last week for Brevard, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Lake, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns and Volusia counties. This enables farmers to quickly harvest and transport their crops to help mitigate further losses from the recent rain fall. The Commissioner of Agriculture’s office is hoping to have a disaster …
Producers Encouraged to Document Crop Loss
As rain the rain fall continues to add up throughout the state of Florida, Josh Craft with Florida Farm Bureau says crop loss is also increasing.
Too Much of a Good Thing
The recent rain has been a welcome site to many in the state of Florida but Josh Craft, Assistant Director of Agricultural Policy for the Florida Farm Bureau, says it may be too much for Potato growers.
Weight Restrictions Eased To Help NE FL Potato Harvest
This just in late Friday from the Florida Dept of Agriculture: WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS EASED ON TRANSPORTING POTATO CROP FROM NORTHEAST FLORIDA AS A RESULT OF FLOODING TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced that weight restrictions on transporting potato crops out of northeast Florida have been eased as a result of flooding rains in …