Crops
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AgWeb posted a story this week about a new potential source of income for farmers–selling carbon credits for offsets of carbon emissions. The first rice-farming carbon credits were sold to Microsoft by a rice farmer in Arkansas. This might be a way in the future for agricultural producers to bring a new income stream into…
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In the past I’ve discussed some new crops that are starting to appear in the Southeast, either after a long hiatus or for the first time, like satsumas and olives. Growing Produce discussed another new crop which is starting to appear in Florida–the artichoke. Now 99% of production occurs in California because the climate there…
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In spite of continuing a continuing drought designation by Georgia’s EPD due to low water supplies in Lake Lanier, rain has returned to much of northeast Georgia. Grape growers are very pleased at this year’s wetter conditions and say that their vines are looking great, according to the Gainesville Times here. Now they are hoping…
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It’s no surprise that weather has a big effect on crop development this time of year. The floods in the Midwest have been particularly bad for farmers, but other regions have also experienced impacts from frost and other extreme weather. Here is a sampling of recent stories I have read that caught my eye. AgWeb:…
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The Southeast Farm Press posted a story this week by Brad Haire on a long-lived alfalfa plot growing in south Georgia at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Darrell Williams Research Farm. Contrary to popular belief, alfalfa can not only grow but thrive in the region, especially as new varieties adapted to local conditions come to market.…
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The Lawn and Garden Index for the Southeast shows that most parts of the region have had ample rainfall and are in good shape with no need for watering. The exceptions are in southern Georgia and parts of the Florida peninsula, which have been largely bypassed by recent rains. The University of Florida has provided…
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Yale Climate Connections posted a story this week about the challenges farmers in the Midwest and the Plains are facing from recent changes in climate, including warmer winters, more downpours, and hotter summers. The growing season length is increasing, which brings both challenges and opportunities. You can read about what they are experiencing and how…