Wait on the Right Weather to Plant Bahiagrass

Wait on the Right Weather to Plant Bahiagrass

If you are thinking about planting a bahiagrass pasture in the next few weeks you may want to “hold your horses” as they say. Just because it’s warming up and the home improvement stores are running commercials featuring picturesque lawns, doesn’t mean...

1st Quarter Panhandle Weather Summary

Much of the Panhandle has had above average rainfall during the first quarter of 2014.  While most farmers are getting frustrated because the wet ground has delayed planting preparation, ranchers are smiling because they have finally gotten ideal weather for...
Panhandle February 14 Weather Summary

Panhandle February 14 Weather Summary

February was certainly warmer than January, and in most areas wetter as well.  Once again the Carrabelle station collected the most rainfall with 6.7″ in February.  Monticello was the driest location, with only 4.4″ recorded at the FAWN station there. For...

AgroClimate Mobile Weather Data App

The AgroClimate Mobile app is an innovative way to help Florida growers make more informed decisions based on weather and climate information. Growers can check current weather conditions at FAWN weather stations and summarize observations during the last 7, 14 and 30...

Panhandle Weather Update January 14

January 2014 was a rough month in the Florida Panhandle.  Unusually cold weather kicked off the month and then sleet, ice and even a little snow shut down major highways. For the month of January, the wettest location was Carabelle with 6.1 inches of rainfall, and the...
History of Snowfall in North Florida

History of Snowfall in North Florida

North Florida experienced a weather delight (or distress depending on your point of view!) this week in the form of freezing rain and snow!  The words “Florida” and “snow” are two words most people would not place together in the same sentence, but you may be...