An internal survey by the Maryland Farm Bureau found that a late-season frost on April 20 devastated Maryland’s specialty crop industry, with nearly 90 growers reporting an average estimated production loss of 67.5 percent.
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Summer-like temperatures in the middle of spring are putting added strain on local farms across the Delmarva region, as prolonged heat and dry conditions begin to impact both livestock and crop production.
Farmers in Sussex County are in the midst of soybean harvest season, but this year, their crops may not travel as far as they once did.
Magee Farms of Selbyville will plant fresh strawberries this year after an industry wide plant disease stopped strawberry sales last year.
The fall season is underway, although the weather doesn't feel like it yet. Pumpkins and mums are getting put on display. Parson's farm in Dagsboro is replacing the summer crops with fall ones, as fall gets into full gear.
Spotted lanternflies turning up on Delaware Beaches and Ocean City.
Bennett Orchards uses wind power to keep peaches blooming.
Delmarva has officially gone 34 days without measurable rain, matching the longest dry period the peninsula has seen since 1945, according to CoastTV meteorologists. The last 34-day dry spell occurred from Oct. 17 to Nov. 19, 2001.
CoastTV Meteorologists don't see any rain in their 10 day extended forecast. It is possible this drought can push into the first week of November.
GEORGETOWN, Del. - Two days after the State Fire Marshal, John. W Rudd, ordered a burning ban, farmers are working to find ways to preserve th…