Georgia Legislative Update: CUVA, HB 223
By Clint Thompson The 2025 Georgia State Legislative Session continues to focus on topics pertinent to Georgia’s specialty crop industry.…
Drought Monitor Update: Dry Areas Expanding, Worsening Across Southeast
The most recent release of the U.S. Drought Monitor shows dry conditions expanding and worsening across the Southeast. Nearly all…
AFVGA Conference Coverage: Neopestalotiopsis Disease Discussed
By Clint Thompson Neopestalotiopsis (neo) was a topic of discussion during last week’s Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Conference…
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Updates
Weekly Field Update Clemson Extension agents provide updates in The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various…
Brooke L. Rollins Sworn in as Secretary of Ag
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Brooke Rollins was sworn in as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture by Associate Justice of the…
Savor the Taste: Pack in Nutrition During Florida Strawberry Season
You can taste them now – sweet, succulent strawberries. February and March mark the peak time for Florida strawberry production,…
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Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: AEWR Increases Threaten Food Security
By Tyler Harper It’s no secret that 2024 was a difficult year for Georgia’s No. 1 industry and farm families…
Vidalia Onion Farmers Be Alert for Downy Mildew
By Clint Thompson Downy mildew remains the biggest disease concern for Georgia’s Vidalia onion farmers. It won’t be long before…
SCFBA Message: Strengthen National Health, Food Security; Prioritize Specialty Crops in Farm Bill
WASHINGTON – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) called on Congress this week to advance a bipartisan farm bill…
Late-Season Freeze Events Now a Concern for Fruit Tree Farmers
By Clint Thompson Chill hours are no longer a concern for fruit tree growers across the Southeast. The main worry…
Peach Producers’ Approach in Managing San Jose Scale
By Clint Thompson Timing remains a vital part of San Jose scale management for peach producers in the Southeast. Brett…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Corbett Brothers Expanding Amid Increased Challenges
By Clint Thompson If your farming operation isn’t growing, it’s shrinking. That’s the Corbett family motto that’s been passed down…
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Florida
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Storm Survey: Florida Ag Sector Asked to Share Experiences from Winter Storm Enzo
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Savor the Taste: Pack in Nutrition During Florida Strawberry Season
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Florida Farm Bill: Commissioner Simpson Discusses Recent Legislation
Georgia
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UGA Research: New Planting Approach in Vidalia Onions
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Georgia Legislative Update: CUVA, HB 223
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Late-Season Freeze Events Now a Concern for Fruit Tree Farmers
South Carolina
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