After the warmest winter on record in the United States, trees are budding and blooming early in much of the country.  What does that mean for pollen and allergy seasons now and in the future?  And how does that impact fruits like peaches, cherries, and apples later in the season? Theresa Crimmins from the National Phenology Network at the University of Arizona joins the team to explain why some pollens are getting more allergenic, why some are not allergenic, and how you can help them gather data for better phenology forecasts.Learn more at: https://www.usanpn.org/ We want to hear from you! Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to [email protected], subject line: Across The Sky. Check out our sponsor, WeatherCall NexGen! Receive precise, location-specific weather alerts via phone, text, or email. With over a decade of experience, WeatherCall delivers pinpoint accuracy for your exact address, ensuring no surprises. Explore the WeatherCall difference today! Visit: https://weathercallservices.com/lee-enterprises About the Across the Sky podcast A weekly podcast discussing all things weather and climate. The podcast is hosted by the meteorologists of the Lee Weather Team: Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.