Spring is finally here, and with early spring comes vastly different weather than the previous year. Concerns of a drought are lower this year for many areas, but this year promises different weather concerns for many growers.
The cold weather and late snowfall have made it difficult for many to start preparing in the fields for the coming planting season. In some areas, prolonged cooler temperatures will prevent the soil from warming up enough for farmers to get the planting season started.
Agweb.com’s article, Weather Concerns Kick Off the Crop Year, compared to last year at this time, many areas had planters in the field making this year already behind.
Late planting can mean more concerns later in the hotter months of July and August if precipitation levels aren’t adequate through the growing season; however, temperatures are expected to rise back to normal levels soon.
Breaking it down by region, you can check out what weather has been trending in your area according to Accuweather.com.
Fortunately for many parts of the Midwest and the Plains regions, this past winter brought a great deal of snow which will help with soil moisture during the growing season.Accuweather.com’s article Spring Forecast Better for Midwest Corn, Northeast Fruitcompared to last year, the whole season this year will have more moisture available for agriculture due to lower temperatures and lower evaporation rates from the Mississippi Valley to much of the Atlantic Coastal Plain.
There are a few areas, however, that still suffer from excessive heat and dryness that may cause problems for production agriculture. These areas include California, the Rockies and parts of Florida.
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