by Doug Mayo | Apr 11, 2014
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...
by Doug Mayo | Mar 7, 2014
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...
by Doug Mayo | Feb 21, 2014
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...
by Doug Mayo | Feb 7, 2014
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...
by Judy Biss | Jan 31, 2014
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...
by Matthew Orwat | Jan 11, 2014
This week, Northwest Florida received some of the coldest weather in recent years, with lows ranging from 14 ºF to 20 ºF two nights in a row. This had the potential to impact local citrus production areas heavily. It is still too early to asses the full extent of the...
