2024 Hurricane Season is Underway

Dan Weather

The 2024 Hurricane Season officially kicks off today, June 1, and farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses across the Southeast are being reminded to make plans and prepare for the season. As many of us have heard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-normal forecast. This includes an expected range of 17 to 25 named storms, with 8 to 13 potentially becoming …

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Rainy Weather Causing Issues for Georgia Cotton Producers

Dan Cotton, Georgia, Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), Weather

The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team advise growers to exercise caution when accessing a soggy field to plant this year’s crop. They also need to think twice about re-planting this year’s crop, believes Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist. “No. 1, our backs are against the wall. The later we go, the more acceptable …

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El Niño to La Niña Weather Outlook

Dan Weather

We have heard about the potential summer weather outlook that includes a shift in climate patterns. According to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, this involves a transition from an El Niño to a La Niña pattern over the summer. Rippey explains what the forecasted summer weather conditions across the country may mean from a crop and pasture perspective.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

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Weather Experts Voice Atlantic Hurricane Season Concerns

Dan This Land of Ours, Weather

Weather experts are voicing concerns about hurricane season. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With the Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning on June 1, AccuWeather meteorologists are concerned about a serious threat of rapidly intensifying storms during the 2024 season. Rapid intensification of tropical storms and hurricanes is defined as a tropical storm or hurricane that quickly gains wind …

Weather Patterns Affecting Crop Status

Dan Field Crops, Specialty Crops, Weather

Some farmers are a bit behind in planting crops this season, while those with seed in the ground are benefiting from the recent rains. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Georgia Cotton Growers Delayed by Rainy Week

Dan Cotton, Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), Weather

Rainfall totals were high heading into this week in Georgia. Then Monday came, along with additional rainfall. More is expected this weekend. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension encourage growers to take advantage of any dry conditions when they have the chance. “You know your fields. You know your farm. It’s time to really be getting after …

Hay and Cattle in Drought

Dan Cattle, Drought, Drought, Pasture

When it comes to drought coverage for hay and cattle production areas, things are looking much better this spring than they were last fall. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has more information. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024