UK hardy stocks reassessed after two cold winters

Two cold winters have caused growers and gardeners to reassess what is hardy in the UK after years of successfully bringing exotics into the country.

Iowa: Cold weather poses threat to corn crop

This spring has been a positive one thus far for farmers with corn planting moving along at a record pace, but cold weather could slow that momentum. Frost is a possibility for some areas of northern Iowa this weekend, and Iowa State University agronomist Roger Elmore that would set back the corn growth.

One of Minnesota's Latest May Snowfalls Appears Imminent | StarTribune.com

Paul's Star Tribune Outlook for the Twin Cities and all of Minnesota
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Friday night: Rain changes to snow, 1-2" slush by morning (2-4" far north metro, towards Mille Lacs, Princeton and Taylors Falls). Low: 33

Cold Weather Hurts Crops

EASTERN OREGON - "The frost last night nipped my potatoes that were up real nice," said Hermiston farmer John Finley.

That's what happens when temps get down to nearly freezing in May.
John Finley is now covering his crops - which makes them grow more slowly. It's bad timing since the Pendleton farmers' market opens Friday.
a bad patch of crops could cost growers several thousand dollars as the season goes on. All thanks to the weather.

Asparagus farm takes hit from recent cold weather - KNDO/KNDU Tri-Cities, Yakima, WA

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash-- For asparagus workers at Middletons Six Sons Farms, recent cold weather has been devastating for their crop. They only pick about 30 buckets worth of vegetables out of 180 acres.

"We usually expect approximately 1,000 boxes a day," Laura Middleton explains.

Arizona: Cold snap brings wine growers out to defend vineyards with heat

"Last year we lost 60 tons of grapes - mostly of two (white grape) varietals that were out, when we had an early April frost. This year, every varietal is out, and we'd lose almost all of our crop - red and white would have a negative affect," he said.

Cold, Wet Spring Threatens Wyoming Sugar Beets

POWELL, Wyo. (AP) ― Sugar beet growers in the Big Horn Basin are worried that the windy, cold and wet spring may damage their crops.

Ric Rodriguez says he lost some beets this week but he wasn't sure how many. Keith Murray says he's worried about subfreezing temperatures but hasn't had time to check because he's busy with other crops.