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Climate Links & Information
Numerous other web sites offer additional information about climate in general and how it is impacted by El Niño and other phenomena than we can provide on this site. The pages that follow are of particular interest for their quality and depth of information. For information about the current weather (as opposed to the current climate situation), please see the Weather Links section of AgroClimate.
General Climate
- National Climatic Data Center - Offering a wealth of climate data for the U.S. and the world.
- NOAA Climate Prediction Center - Climate monitoring, assessments and forecasts.
- Southeast Regional Climate Center - Climate highlights and information for the Southeast United States.
- Southeast Climate Consortium - The group behind the AgroClimate site, with additional information on Southeastern U.S. climates.
- Climate Highlights - Monthly climate highlight articles from the International Research Institute (IRI) for Climate Prediction.
Other Regional Climate Groups
- RISA Home - Home page of the main Regional Integrated Sciences & Assessments group.
- California - California climate studies and climate change information.
- Pacific Northwest - Impacts of natural climate variability and climate change in the Northwest United States.
- Western Water Assessment - Water resource decision management in the Western United States.
- Southwest (CLIMAS) - Long-term climate change and variability in the Southwest United States.
- New England - Mapping New England's climate change and air quality.
Climate & El Niño
- Climate Digest - Global view of climates and climatic impacts, including additional information on the current El Niño phase.
- Agricultural Perspective - The USDA's El Niño/La Niña web site, offering an agricultural perspective on El Niño and its impacts on climate.
- Climate Anomalies - Climate Diagnostics Center (CDC) discussions and background on how El Niño impacts local and global climates.
- El Niño Climate Comparison - Similar to our Climate tool, this tool allows you to compare climatic impacts as a result of El Niño and La Niña events over the past fifty-plus years.
- Crop Yield Impacts - A paper detailing the effects that El Niño & La Niña have on climates and the resulting impacts on agriculture and crop yields.
Drought Information
- Southeast Drought Information - Southeast Regional Climate Center drought information page, including many graphical depictions of current drought status.
- U.S. Drought Monitor - Comprehensive resource highlighting nationwide drought conditions and basic background information about droughts.
- Georgia Drought.org
- NOAA Drought Information Center - Background information on droughts along with current drought assessments.
- Drought Indices - From the Huntsville, Alabama office of the National Weather Service, these indices provide many means of following, assessing, and predicting current and future drought conditions across the Southeast and the entire United States.
El Niño Links & Resources
Many web sites, such as those below, offer useful information regarding El Niño and the associated weather, climate, agricultural and economic impacts that it has across the world.
Background Information
- What is El Niño? - Scientific discussion from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as to what El Niño is and what it means in terms of weather and climate.
- NOAA El Niño Page - Comprehensive resource regarding El Niño observations, research and forecasts.
- Other El Niño Links - A collection of links to other web sites offering information and media related to El Niño.
- El Niño Bibliography - Papers and reports regarding El Niño's impacts to forestry, agriculture, weather and more across the United States.
- IRI El Niño Resource - Resource from the International Research Institute for Climate Prediction highlighting forecasts & background information related to El Niño.
- CPC El Niño Diagnostic - Resource from the Climate Prediction Center highlighting current and predicted El Niño conditions.
- Google News - El Niño - Recent headlines from across the world related to El Niño.
Impacts of El Niño
- Crop Yield Impacts - Impacts of El Niño, La Niña, and neutral climate phases to crop yields in the United States.
- North American Climate Patterns - Impacts of El Niño, La Niña, and neutral phases on precipitation and temperature patterns across North America.
- Florida Precipitation - Precipitation probability deviations in Florida associated with El Niño and La Niña.
- Snowfall Distributions - Snowfall frequency changes throughout the winter during El Niño and La Niña events.
- Landfall Hurricanes - How El Niño changes the probability of a hurricane to make landfall along the U.S. coast.
- Tornado Occurrence - Impacts on tornado occurrences across the United States during El Niño and La Niña events.
Weather Links
While we do not provide current weather information or forecasts, there are many other web sites that do provide that information.
State Agricultural Observing Networks
- FAWN - Florida Automated Weather Network, with information from many agricultural stations across Florida.
- Ga. Automated Environmental Monitoring Network - Georgia's automated network, offering weather and climate data from an array of stations across Georgia.
National Weather Service Local Weather
The following local offices of the National Weather Service serve the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Click on the city name closest to your locale for a local forecast.
General Weather Information
- http://www.srh.noaa.gov/rfcshare/ - This is the NWS precipitation analysis Web Site: Observed rainfall data from a variety of sensors including radar, rain gauges and satellite derived estimates are combined and displayed as a grid field with a spatial resolution of 4x4 km.
- National Weather Service Official forecasts and current conditions across the United States.
- NWS Southern Region Tailored information to the Southeast United States from the National Weather Service.
- National Hurricane Center Follow the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season!
- UCAR Weather Data Surface observations, radar and satellite imagery, and more advanced meteorological data and information.
- Farmer's Almanac Current and predicted weather information from The Farmer's Almanac.
Commercial Weather Information
- The Weather Channel Forecasts for many cities across the United States and the world.
- Weather Underground Weather forecasts and information with special topic themes.
- Intellicast Weather information and columns from Intellicast.
- Accuweather Weather forecasts and a bevy of premium products.
Cooperative Extension Links
State Links
- Alabama Cooperative Extension System
- University of Florida IFAS Cooperative Extension
- University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
Agronomy
Climate and Agroclimatology
Horticultural Sciences
- Jonathan Crane - University of Florida
- Gene McAvoy - University of Florida
- Phyllis Gilreath - University of Florida
Peanut Links
SECC Extension Resources
General Extension Resources
- Basic Cultural Practices for Peanuts
- Conservation Tillage Peanut Production
- Insect Management in Peanuts
- Peanut Insect Control
- Peanut Nematode Management
- Weed Management in Peanuts - 2004
- Peanuts - Arachis hypogaea L.
- Producing Peanuts for Home Use
- Producing Peanuts for the Fresh Market
- Producing Quality Peanut Seed
- Tomato Spotted Wilt of Peanut
Grower Associations
Potato Links
General Extension Resources
- Best Management Practices for Potato Production in Northeast Florida
- Chip Potato Varieties for Commercial Production in Northeast Florida
- Controlled Fertilizer Opportunities and Costs for Potato Production in Florida
- Fresh Market Red and Purple-Skinned Potato Varieties for Commercial Production in Northeast Florida
- Fresh Market White-Skinned Potato Varieties for Commercial Production in Northeast Florida
- Growing Potatoes in the Florida Home Garden
- Potato Production in Florida
- Potato Production in Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Fresh Market Russet Potato Varieties for Commercial Production in Northeast Florida
Tomato Links
SECC Extension Resources
- Using Seasonal Climate Variability Forecasts: Risk Management for Tomato Production in South Florida
General Extension Resources
- Bacterial Speck of Tomato
- Commodity Outlook 2003: Southeast U.S. Fresh Vegetable Market
- Competitiveness of the Spanish and Dutch Greenhouse Industries With the Florida Fresh Vegetable Industry
- Cultural Practices for Vegetables
- Vegetable Production Guide for Florida (PDF)
- Irrigation Costs for Tomato Production in Florida
- Tomato Information from Santa Rosa Co. Extension
- Tomato Production in Florida
- Tomato Production in Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Vegetable Production Guide for Florida
Blueberry Links
Climate and Cold Protection
General Extension Resources
Blueberries Production in the Southeast
- Blueberry Varieties for Florida
- Alternative Opportunities for Small Farms: Blueberry Production Review
- Blueberry Gardener's Guide
- Water Use in Establishment of Young Blueberry Plants
- Blueberries in Georgia Gardens
- Blueberries for Alabama
- Commercial Blueberry Industry in Florida
Peach Links
SECC Extension Resources
General Extension Resources - Peach production in the Southeast
General Extension Resources - Climate and Freezes
Strawberry Links
SECC Extension Resources
General Extension Resources
- Strawberry Production in Florida
- Florida Crop/Pest Management Profiles: Strawberries
- 2006 Florida Plant Disease Management Guide: Strawberry
- Botrytis Fruit Rot or Gray Mold of Strawberry
- Anthracnose Fruit Rot of Strawberry
- Fertilization of Strawberries in Florida
Forestry Links
SECC Extension Resources
General Extension Resources - Planting and Stand Establishment
General Extension Resources - Prescribed Burning
- Benefits of Prescribed Burning
- Landscaping in Florida with Fire in Mind
- Florida Division of Forestry - Information on forest conservation, management and protection in Florida.
- Florida Bureau of Forest Protection - Details procedures implemented to protect Florida's forests.
- Florida Wildfire Information - Florida Emergency Management page dealing with wildfires and wildfire forecasting.
- Keetch-Byram Drought Index Primer - Excellent introduction and background behind the KBDI and its use in predicting wildfire activity.
- University of Florida: School of Forest Resources and Conservation - Main page of University of Florida's School of Forest Resources and Conservation.
- Georgia Forestry Commission - Fire weather information and fire weather services in Georgia.
- Southern Area Fire Coordination Center - Prediction, intelligence and observation of fires across the southeast United States.
- Alabama Forestry Commission - Services for Alabama residents regarding forestry.
- Alabama Forestry Association - Non-profit group with the goal of aiding in protecting Alabama's forests.
- Auburn School of Forestry & Wildlife Science - Main page of Auburn University's School of Forestry & Wildlife Science.
General Extension Resources - Silvopastoral Options
- Integrated Timber, Forage and Livestock Production - Benefits of Silvopasture - IFAS Extension
- Establishment of Silvopasture in Existing Pastures - IFAS Extension
Livestock Links
SECC Extension Resources
General Extension Resources - Beef Cattle
- Animal Science Page - Alabama Cooperative Extension System
- Beef Cattle - University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service
- Beef Cattle Management - University of Florida IFAS Extension
- Beef Cattle Outlook - University of Georgia AgEconomics
- Beef Cattle Reproduction - University of Florida IFAS Extension
- Livestock, Pastures & Farm Ponds - University of Florida Jackson County Extension
- Range Cattle Research and Education Center - University of Florida IFAS
General Extension Resources - Dairy
- Dairy Update - University of Florida IFAS Extension
- Dairy Business Analysis Project - University of Florida & University of Georgia
Forage
General Extension Resources
- UF-Forages of Florida
- Alabama Forage Home Page
- Bahiagrass - University of Florida IFAS SWFREC
- Cold Season Variety Recommendations for Pasture or Wildlife Food Plots - University of Florida IFAS-NFREC
- Forage - University of Florida IFAS Extension
- Forage Budgets- University of Florida IFAS-NFREC
- Georgia Forages - University of Georgia Extension
- Livestock, Pastures & Farm Ponds - University of Florida Jackson County Extension
- Pasture Weed Management - University of Florida IFAS Extension
- Forage Info.com