Mild winter raises concerns among fruit crop experts due to its impact on freeze resistance and early budbreak.

A mild winter has raised concerns among fruit crop experts as lower freeze resistance in crops may increase risks of major cold events, early budbreak, and frost. While no damage has been reported yet, warm temperatures affect grape production, as grapevines need cold acclimation to survive winter temperatures. An early budbreak could make crops more sensitive to frost, as seen in last year's crop loss.

March 06, 2024
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