Isolated Heavy Rainfall, but Drying Continues July 14, 2022 - From Issue: 708 By: Austin Pearson Read More The June 2022 state average precipitation was 2.42 inches below the 1991-2020 normal, which ended up being the 14th driest on record. High heat and reduced precipitation led to the[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Meteorological Summer Begins June 2, 2022 - From Issue: 705 By: Beth Hall Read More June 1st marked the beginning of meteorological summer (i.e., June, July, and August). Time between sunrise and sunset is still increasing, temperatures are increasing, and vegetation is growing. How did[Read More…] Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Cool Temperatures and Variable Precipitation Observed Over the Last 30 Days May 5, 2022 - From Issue: 703 By: Austin Pearson Read More Over the last 30 days (April 3 – May 2), average temperatures ran below normal for most of the state (Figure 1). Southern Indiana temperature departures were near normal to[Read More…] Article Tags: Climate and Weather
National Weather Service Maps Can Aid Decision-Making to Reduce Wind Damage April 21, 2022 - From Issue: 702 By: Liz Maynard Read More High winds can cause serious damage to high tunnels and greenhouses. Design and construction with this in mind is important to reduce risk. In this article the topic is day[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Climate and Weather Greenhouses & High Tunnels Wind
Cool and Wet Conditions now Predicted Over the Next Few Months April 21, 2022 - From Issue: 702 By: Beth Hall Read More On the third Thursday of every month, the national Climate Prediction Center releases their 3-month climate outlook for temperature and precipitation. These outlooks are presented as the level of confidence[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Severe Weather Season Yet to Get Started April 6, 2022 - From Issue: 701 By: Beth Hall Read More Indiana’s been seeing a lot of rain lately, while avoiding severe weather such as hail, tornadoes, and strong winds. Will this mild pattern continue, or could things shift soon? The[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Above-normal Precipitation and Temperature Expected into Spring February 18, 2022 - From Issue: 699 By: Beth Hall Read More February has brought all kinds of precipitation to the state and now conditions are muddy if not flooded. Will this continue? The national Climate Prediction Center just released their 1-month[Read More…] Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Warmer Temperatures Expected Over Next Several Months October 21, 2021 - From Issue: 698 By: Beth Hall Read More The last several weeks have certainly been warmer than normal. Figure 1 illustrates just how warm with some parts of Indiana almost 7°F above normal over the past 30 days.[Read More…] Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Dry Conditions Have Returned to Indiana August 12, 2021 - From Issue: 695 By: Beth Hall Read More Well, it was a nice 4 weeks with no drought or abnormally dry designated areas across the state. Unfortunately, the lack of rain over the past few weeks have led[Read More…] Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Yellow Leaves on Pumpkin August 11, 2021 - From Issue: 695 By: Dan Egel Read More In the last several days I have received complaints of pumpkin plants with yellow leaves. Growers want to know if the yellow is a symptom of disease and what can[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Climate and Weather Crop Culture Plant Disease Management
