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Looking for average first frost dates for fall? I have just posted a list of several sources that can help you identify the average first fall frost date for your area on my blog at https://site.extension.uga.edu/climate/2017/10/fall-freeze-climatologies/. Later this week I will discuss some places you can go to see current frost forecasts. Keep in mind that…
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Dear all: As coordinator of the UGA Winegrowers of Georgia Internship program, I would encourage all vineyards and wineries that are interested in hosting a summer intern to start thinking about drafting up an advertisement flyer so that these can be shared with interested interns. I would prefer that the interested host vineyards and wineries…
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I have been asked about the need to apply fertilizer after harvest. Studies have shown that root mass increases considerably after harvest, and continues on this trend for about five to six weeks before levelling off at leaf fall. During the post-harvest / pre-leaf drop period, roots can take up nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, and…
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A new tropical depression has formed off the coast of Nicaragua and is expected to move north and strengthen over the next few days. Once it reaches tropical storm status, it will be called Nate. Models of the storm’s path indicate a high probability that it will move over parts of the Southeast by this…
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My latest blog post on the outlook for fall and winter can be found at https://site.extension.uga.edu/climate/2017/10/winter-outlook-shows-classic-la-nina-pattern/. As expected, La Niña is expected to occur in the next few months and should bring drier and warmer conditions than normal to most of the Southeast, although the strongest effects will be seen in Florida and south Georgia and…
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The forecast for the next week shows almost no rain for north Georgia. While temperatures are taking a dip this weekend, above normal temperatures should return for most of the next two weeks. Drier than normal conditions are expected for at least the next ten days, with a return to more normal rainfall by the…
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Since it is halfway through the month, it’s worth taking a look at how the climate is doing so far. The maps below show that for most of the Southeast except for Florida, and to a lesser extent coastal areas, the temperatures have been significantly below normal, which has slowed the ripening of some crops.…
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Dear all: I wanted to share a well-written note regarding Norton winemaking. a note on Norton astringency An industry member wrote it up, and I take absolutely zero credit for it. Thanks to this member for their kindness in sharing their thoughts with the true aim of helping out all who work with Norton in…
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Dear all: First and most importantly: I know many of our blog subscribers were in Irma territory. I sincerely hope everyone that was in the path of Hurricane Irma is safe out there. Harvest update: I have seen and heard about some good things out there despite this tough, wet year. I have also seen…
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I have a new update on Hurricane Irma posted on my Climate blog at https://site.extension.uga.edu/climate/2017/09/hurricane-irma-update-at-1-pm-on-september-8-for-georgia/. For central and north Georgia, the biggest impact from winds is likely to be Monday night through Tuesday morning, although there could be some windy periods before and after that as spiral bands move through. Rain for central and north…
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