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UF Research Unlocks Nutritional Value, Shelf-Life Potential of Passion Fruit
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Georgia Peach Season Nearing End
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Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: N.C. Marketing Programs Provide Local Link to Growers
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Agreement Terminated: Florida Tomato Exchange Applauds Historic Decision
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Drought Monitor Update: Minimal Dry Conditions Seen Across Southeast
Too Much Supply: North Florida Watermelon Acres Not Expected to Increase Again
By Clint Thompson Watermelon production in North Florida approached 10,000 acres in 2025. One University of Florida Institute of Food…
Specialty Crops a Focus During Next Month’s Expo
By Clint Thompson Next month’s Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo has a lot to offer Southeast fruit and vegetable growers…
Legislative Victory: One Big Beautiful Win for Specialty Crops
By Clint Thompson The One Big Beautiful Bill is a one big beautiful win for specialty crops. Chris Butts, executive…
July-September Period To Be Wetter Than Normal
By Clint Thompson The next three months are expected to be wetter than normal. Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA)…
Nearing Termination: Suspension Agreement Impacted Growers Across the Country
By Clint Thompson The termination of the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement is set to become effective on Monday, July 14.…
Farm Security is National Security
(Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, alongside U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. Attorney General…
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Attention Cold-Hardy Citrus Region Growers: Managing Trees Essential Despite Potential Low Satsuma Supply
By Clint Thompson The potential lack of satsuma mandarins in the cold-hardy citrus region this season should not prompt growers…
Bob Hochmuth a Hall of Famer
By Clint Thompson A North Florida Extension agent was inducted into the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Hall…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Where Does the Farm Bill Stand?
By Frank Giles The 2018 farm bill expired in September 2023. Since that time, the old legislation has been extended…
Trump Administration Announces Expedited Disaster Assistance for Farmers
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced this week that producers who suffered eligible crop losses…
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Weekly Field Update Clemson Extension agents provide updates in The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various…
Bacterial Spot Prevalent in Susceptible Peach Varieties
By Clint Thompson Persistent rainfall has led to certain diseases being more prevalent in peaches in the Southeast this year.…
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Rain, Rain Go Away: North Alabama Specialty Crops Impacted By Excess Moisture
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Specialty Crop Leader: SDRP Funds Coming At Good Time
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Bacterial Spot Observed in Alabama Tomatoes
Jul. 01, 2025
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Florida
Jul. 17, 2025
UF Research Unlocks Nutritional Value, Shelf-Life Potential of Passion Fruit
Jul. 16, 2025
Agreement Terminated: Florida Tomato Exchange Applauds Historic Decision
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Drought Monitor Update: Minimal Dry Conditions Seen Across Southeast
Jul. 15, 2025
Too Much Supply: North Florida Watermelon Acres Not Expected to Increase Again
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Specialty Crops a Focus During Next Month’s Expo
Georgia
Jul. 18, 2025
Sen. Ossoff Presses USDA, State of Georgia to Finalize Hurricane Relief
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Specialty Crop Leader: SDRP Funds Coming At Good Time
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Georgia Peach Season Nearing End
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Legislative Victory: One Big Beautiful Win for Specialty Crops
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July-September Period To Be Wetter Than Normal
South Carolina
Jul. 09, 2025
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
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Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Perfecting Peach Thinning is a Work in Progress
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