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Tropical Storm & Hurricane Preparation & Recovery

Tropical storms and hurricanes are unfortunate events that are sometimes experienced by people living in North Carolina. Informed decisions must be made in the days before and after these natural…

NC State University - Tobacco Connection: Vol. 1, Num. 3

August 23rd, 2024-In the wake of Tropical Storm Debby, many individuals throughout the tobacco supply chain have asked what the impact will be moving forward. While it is too early to determine the…

NC State University - Tobacco Connection: Vol. 1, Num. 2

The 2024 growing season continues to present challenges, this time in the form of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Debby.This is a rather interesting (and concerning) system because it will likely touch…

Hurricane track and forecast paths from eastern Caribbean, across Cuba, toward US East Coast

From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4, Num. 8

August 1, 2020-It seems as if it's much too early to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes, but here we are. Fortunately, the USDA and NC State Extension recently published a Hurricane…

Panels a and b: rows of yellowing tobacco plants in a field with dirt rows and trees

Hurricane Preparedness - Tobacco

DRAFT Flue-Cured Tobacco Producers Guide to Preparing for and Recovering from Hurricanes in the Southeastern U.S.This is a draft of guidance being developed by the USDA SE Climate Hub to help tobacco…

The Effects of Late-Season Storm Damage to Flue-Cured Tobacco

Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, can prove detrimental to flue-cured tobacco yield and quality. Specific to hurricanes, both wind and water are the two primary elements of concern.Water is…