A rare, silent, and devastating phenomenon, black frost can kill plants from the inside out and compromise pasture recovery. Watch the video
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An invisible threat may be lurking in Brazilian pastures during periods of intense cold: black frost. Watch the video below and understand exactly what this is. Unlike common frost, which forms a visible white layer on leaves, black frost shows no immediate signs — but its effects are devastating. The explanation comes from meteorologist Arthur Müller of Rural Channel, in an interview with Giro do Boi this Wednesday, June 25. According to Müller, this type of frost occurs when temperatures are very low and the air is extremely dry, without dew formation. Black frost is especially concerning for extensive livestock producers who depend on natural pastures to feed cattle during winter. Since the damage is deep, grass regrowth can be unfeasible for weeks, requiring emergency supplementation and increased property costs. According to Müller, confirmed cases of black frost were recorded this week in the states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul, especially in lowland ...