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The El Niño Effect: Is El Niño to Blame for the Historic Heat and Drought that Gripped the U.S. in 2023?
The El Niño Effect: Is El Niño to Blame for the Historic Heat and Drought that Gripped the U.S. in 2023?

From the intense heat in the South to drought blanketing much of the U.S., weather stole headlines again in 2023. What caused such extreme conditions? One meteorologist explains the culprits of the heat and drought.

Weather
Heat Warnings Sweep Across U.S.: What You Should Know
Heat Warnings Sweep Across U.S.: What You Should Know

This week, dangerous heat is sweeping across Texas to Wisconsin to Ohio to Georgia.

Margy Eckelkamp
Produce Crops
Michigan Farmer with EEE Fights for His Life In Hospital
Michigan Farmer with EEE Fights for His Life In Hospital

One Michigan fruit farmer is fighting for his life after contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). AgDay National Reporter Betsy Jibben visits the farm in Eau Claire, Michigan.

Betsy Jibben
Fruit
Rare, Fatal Mosquito Borne Virus Cases Grow In Farming Community
Rare, Fatal Mosquito Borne Virus Cases Grow In Farming Community

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reporting four new cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have been confirmed in Southwest Michigan, including two that were fatal.

Betsy Jibben
Produce Crops
Low lying almond groves suffered damage from cold weather in late February, but tree fruit orchards appear to be spared.
California almonds hit by low temps, stone fruit spared

Cold delivered a blow to California almonds in late February, but tree fruit in the San Joaquin Valley was evidently spared from significant losses.

Tom Karst
Industry
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Philadelphia wholesalers feel effects of inclement weather

Produce wholesalers in Philadelphia reported a dip in business due to icy conditions in the area.

Ashley Nickle
Packer Tech
Weathermelon app six months strong
Weathermelon app six months strong

The creators of the Weathermelon app are celebrating six months since launching the app as the subscriber base continues to grow.

Daniel Vanderhorst