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Weekend frost advisories a threat to valley growers, farmers; impact ...

SACRAMENTO -- A frost advisory Friday night through Sunday morning has Valley farmers and growers keeping a close eye on both crops and plants. As it's peak growing season, frost can be ... read more

Late Frost May Have Damaged 75% Of Area Grape Crop

An unexpected freeze on April 25 caused major losses for grape growers in the Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt. County Executive PJ Wendel said it’s believed that 75% of the grape crop may have been lost. read more

Frost impact on vineyards visible from above as cold blast 'like a ...

In short: Growers across parts of SA say the impact of frost on their crops has been like a "blowtorch" and "another nail in the coffin". A series of freezing nights destroyed swathes of crop ... read more

Fruit growers in western Massachusetts assessing crop loss after May ...

A late-season frost last week may have damaged about a third of the apple crop in Massachusetts. Fruit growers in western Massachusetts assessing crop loss after May freeze | New Hampshire Public ... read more

Cold nights concern fruit farmers - WSBT

April is ending on a cold note for sure, especially with early morning frost that has been seen in the area.These cold mornings have fruit growers concerned.WSB ... read more

Months after devastating frost, grape growers are feeling optimistic - MSN

Four months after an unseasonable frost event wiped out vineyards across south-eastern parts of the country, growers in SA say they are feeling better than expected. read more

SA's cherry growers optimistic despite frost impact

Despite early frost affecting cherry yields, Tru-Cape growers are optimistic about the season's harvest. Deon Malherbe from Eselfontein in the Warm Bokkeveld reports that while fruit volumes are ... read more

No pick-your-own apples at some NH orchards after spring frost

Harsh weather this year, starting with a frost in May, has wiped out much of the pick-your-own apple crop in New Hampshire.Apple growers said the late frost in the spring and heavy rain ruined any ... read more

B.C. orchards assessing impact of extreme cold - Burnaby Now

Wine Growers BC CEO Miles Prodan says the impact on vineyards could be “catastrophic”. Fruit growers are still assessing the damage. The president of the B.C. Cherry Association, Sukhpaul Bal, says ... read more

Fruit growers in western Massachusetts assessing crop loss after May freeze

A late-season frost in the early hours last Thursday has hit some western Massachusetts fruit farmers hard. The freeze came when apple trees were blooming or just past bloom and the tiny, tender ... read more