To Sell or Store: Pecan Producers Face Dilemma
By Clint Thompson To sell or not to sell. That is the current predicament facing pecan producers in Georgia and…
Shiranui Gaining Popularity in Cold-Hardy Citrus Region
Leaders in the cold-hardy citrus region have long advocated for growers to diversify their crop portfolios. Lindy Savelle, executive director…
AFVGA Excited to Work Alongside Trump Administration
By Clint Thompson Count the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) as one organization excited about the opportunity to…
Helene Impact: Whiteflies Non-Factor in Georgia’s Fall Vegetables
By Clint Thompson Whitefly pressure was a non-factor in South Georgia’s fall vegetable crop this year. Hurricane Helene was a…
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Clemson Extension agents provide updates in The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various crops being produced…
The Last Word: American Farmers Dedicated to Clean Water
By Zippy Duvall In my family, as I’m sure for many of you, fall means harvest season and football season.…
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Stats Don’t Lie: GFVGA Executive Director Explains Need for Assistance with Imports
By Clint Thompson Statistics support claims by industry experts that imports are negatively impacting fresh fruits and vegetables being produced…
Looming La Niña’s Impact in Southeast
By Clint Thompson The Southeast has yet to enter an official La Niña weather pattern. But it’s inevitable. Pam Knox,…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: 2024 Hurricanes Rock Fruit, Vegetable Producers
By Clint Thompson and Frank Giles The fall of 2024 will not soon be forgotten by specialty crop growers in…
Pecan Harvests Underway: Sprouting, Embryo Rot Are Concerns
By Clint Thompson Pecan harvests are well underway across South Georgia. What growers are harvesting right now will comprise most…
Muscadine Leader Discusses Crop, Export Potential
By Clint Thompson One South Georgia muscadine producer continues to educate consumers about the grape, especially its many health benefits.…
Favorable Weather Conditions for Alabama Christmas Tree Production This Year
By Clint Thompson Alabama Christmas trees are on the verge of being cut down for this year’s holiday season. Looks…
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Florida
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GT Thompson Leads Bipartisan Tour of Hurricane Damage in Florida, Georgia
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Risk Takers: What Strawberry Growers Should Remember About Neopestalotiopsis
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Hurricane Helene Aftermath: Florida Ag Production Losses Top $40 Million
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November Storm: What Remains of Sara to Impact Florida, Gulf Coast
Georgia
Nov. 20, 2024
GT Thompson Leads Bipartisan Tour of Hurricane Damage in Florida, Georgia
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To Sell or Store: Pecan Producers Face Dilemma
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Helene Impact: Whiteflies Non-Factor in Georgia’s Fall Vegetables
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South Carolina
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Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
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Specialty Crop Funding Will Help South Carolina Farmers
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