Acreage, Fusarium Wilt on Minds of North Florida Watermelon Growers
By Clint Thompson North Florida watermelon farmers are on the cusp of another planting season. They are currently planning for…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Strawberry Farming a Calling for South Carolina Producers
By Clint Thompson The first half of Eric Hunter’s life did not include agriculture. He had never been exposed to…
Drought Monitor Update Across Southeast
Drought conditions continue to improve across the Southeast, according to the Dec. 24 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. The…
Early Watermelon Plantings the Norm in North Florida
By Clint Thompson As soon as North Florida watermelon producers can get their plants in the ground, the sooner they…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo: You Spoke; We Listened!
By Robin Loftin In 2023, when the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo was forced to leave the Lee Civic Center…
Suwanee Valley Watermelon Institute Panel Highlights Grafting’s Importance During Fusarium Wilt Discussion
By Clint Thompson Fusarium wilt remains a challenge for watermelon producers in North Florida and South Georgia. Grafting is a…
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Potential Whitefly Resistance a Concern for Growers Managing Cotton Jassid
By Clint Thompson Vegetable producers and cotton growers are anxiously playing the waiting game with regards to the cotton jassid.…
AgNet Interview: USDA FSA Administrator Discusses FBA Program, Specialty Crops
By Clint Thompson and Dale Sandlin The Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program is allotting $12 billion in one time bridge…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Certified South Carolina Connects Growers, Consumers
By Frank Giles Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series featuring state marketing programs in the Southeast. South…
UGA Extension Ag Climatologist Surprised at Lack of Tropical Activity
By Clint Thompson The end of this year’s tropical season officially ended on Nov. 30. It marked the end to…
Second Freeze This Season Hits Cold-Hardy Citrus Region
The second major freeze event of the season occurred this week in the cold-hardy citrus region. It is still too…
GPGA Executive Director Provides Update on 2025 Crop, India Market
By Clint Thompson Georgia pecan producers are nearing an end to a frustrating harvest season. Yields did not match growers’…
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Alabama
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Post Holiday Cleanup: What to Do With Christmas Trees?
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Chill Hour Update Across Southeast
Dec. 24, 2025
Trees for Troops: Alabama Extension Research Yields Gifts for Military This Holiday Season
Dec. 23, 2025
Strawberry Update in Alabama
Dec. 12, 2025
Specialty Crop Update in Southwest Alabama
Florida
Dec. 24, 2025
Wish Farms Celebrates Chuck Hollenkamp’s 40-Year Career and Lifetime Achievement Award
Dec. 23, 2025
Acreage, Fusarium Wilt on Minds of North Florida Watermelon Growers
Dec. 23, 2025
Drought Monitor Update Across Southeast
Dec. 23, 2025
Early Watermelon Plantings the Norm in North Florida
Dec. 19, 2025
Suwanee Valley Watermelon Institute Panel Highlights Grafting’s Importance During Fusarium Wilt Discussion
Georgia
Dec. 24, 2025
Distinguishing Between Phytophthora and Neo
Dec. 24, 2025
Strength in Numbers: Specialty Crop Coalition Focusing Solely on AEWR
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Potential Whitefly Resistance a Concern for Growers Managing Cotton Jassid
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UGA Extension Ag Climatologist Surprised at Lack of Tropical Activity
Dec. 17, 2025
GPGA Executive Director Provides Update on 2025 Crop, India Market
South Carolina
Dec. 23, 2025
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Strawberry Farming a Calling for South Carolina Producers
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Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Certified South Carolina Connects Growers, Consumers
Dec. 12, 2025
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: School Cafeterias Offer New Markets for Growers
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Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
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