Tag: weather
Finding gratitude in a winter storm
In the middle of a storm, in the middle of the night, Eliza Blue realized at long last everything really is going to be okay.
Late season blizzard leaves farm battered
Eliza Blue spent the first half of the week getting ready for a major winter storm, the second half weathering it and now digging out.
Drought years teach stoic optimism
After a lifetime spent in places where rainfall is plentiful, Eliza Blue was unprepared for the realities of living in an ecosystem where drought is common.
How to evaluate damage to trees
Assessing tree damage is important to prevent more damage, improve long-term tree health and ensure safety. Learn how to evaluate the damage to your trees.
Nonperishable foods to stock up on in advance of a snowstorm
In the event of a snowstorm that may keep you inside for days, you should have at least three days’ worth of food and water. Learn what to stock up on.
Insects, livestock and wildlife don’t really predict weather
Can woolly bears predict a bad winter? Do cows lie down before rain? Does a large spider web mean cold weather? Find out if the folklores are true.
Plan ahead for power outages
Take steps to help keep your family safe and comfortable during a winter storm long before one is forecast. Learn how to put an emergency kit together.
Drought and freak storms can cause erosion damage
We need to assess how these strong Mother Nature events such as drought and rain impact our pastures and forage production.
Weather drives rising corn prices
The price of corn in the United States has been increasing this year and is now approaching record highs. Like in 2012, the weather is a factor.
Fruit farmers assess damage from warm early spring, late freeze
After unusually warm weather in the early spring, much of Ohio and Pennsylvania, along with other states, were hit hard by a late snow and several nights near or below freezing in late April. Fruit farm and orchard owners across the state are seeing the impact, but aren’t sure what the full extent of the damage will be yet.
