Irrigation Reduction Key for Pecan Producers
By Clint Thompson Modified irrigation recommendations for Southeast pecan producers means growers can produce a viable crop with less water…
Alabama Peach Producers Optimistic About Upcoming Season
By Clint Thompson Alabama peach producers are optimistic about this year’s crop following adequate chilling hours this winter. Whether that…
Pre-emergent Herbicides Preferred for Weed Management
It is best for citrus growers to implement a proactive approach to weed management. Being reactive puts producers behind the…
UF/IFAS Cautions Watermelon Growers About Copper Applications
By Clint Thompson Frost and wind damage have been common occurrences across North Florida watermelon fields early in the growing…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: IR-4 Working Behind Scenes for Producers
The Last WordBy Kristen Searer-Jones Think of IR-4 as a cloaked superhero — often unseen but doing critical work for…
Foot In the Door: SNAP Key in Getting Farm Bill Passed
By Clint Thompson The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) comprises the majority of the farm bill’s funding. It also serves…
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Georgia Vidalia Onion Farmers: Protect Omega 500F Fungicide
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s Vidalia onion producers need to guard against overusing Omega 500F, an effective fungicide that protects onions…
Drought Lingers Across Southeast
The latest release of the U.S. Drought Monitor shows conditions improving in some areas across the Southeast, though dry conditions…
Florida Blueberry Producer Optimistic About Crop This Year
By Clint Thompson Florida blueberry producer Ryan Atwood is a couple of weeks away from harvesting substantial volume. But he’s…
Lettuce Downy Mildew Detected in EAA
Downy mildew disease has been detected in lettuce (LDM) in multiple locations in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) in Florida.…
Unsolicited Seed Packages Delivered to Alabama Residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) recently received reports of “unsolicited” seeds being delivered to…
Not If Georgia Will Get HLB, But When
Citrus greening disease, also known as huanglongbing (HLB), is not yet widespread in Georgia. However, there’s no reason to think…
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Unsolicited Seed Packages Delivered to Alabama Residents
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Alabama Strawberry Producer: Potential for a Good Season
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Rye’s Benefits as Windbreak for North Florida’s Watermelons
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