After Freeze, Ambrosia Beetles Are Potential Threat
Florida citrus growers should be on the lookout for an uncommon citrus pest following the recent freeze events that devastated…
GFVGA Roundtable Discussion: Pleas Made for Permanent Change to AEWR
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) helped host a roundtable discussion with legislators in Washington…
SCFBA Co-Chair Commends Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026
By Clint Thompson The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 is hopefully the first step in a new…
Peach Alert: Be Proactive in Managing San Jose Scale
By Clint Thompson Peach producers need to be proactive in guarding against San Jose scale, an annual pest that becomes…
Crossover Day Looms for Georgia Legislature
By Clint Thompson One of the pivotal points in the Georgia legislative calendar happens this week with Crossover Day scheduled…
Sneak Peek: March 2026 Specialty Crop Grower Magazine
In this month’s sneak peek, the March issue of Specialty Crop Grower Magazine highlights the recent deep freeze event in…
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Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: One Pill Kills
By Frank Giles I’ve been attending the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah for nearly 20 years. This…
Attention Blueberry Producers: Repeated Insecticide Sprays Needed Against Chilli Thrips
By Clint Thompson Georgia blueberry producers have viable insecticide options to protect their crop against chilli thrips. They just has…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Building Tech Tools Growers Can Use
By Frank Giles Editor’s Note: This is the fourth article in a series featuring land-grant universities and plans to prepare…
Decision Time for Alabama Citrus Producer
By Clint Thompson One Southwest Alabama citrus producer is faced with a potential career-defining decision following the 2025 freeze/snow event.…
10 Years and Counting: Georgia Citrus Association Continues to Grow
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Citrus Association celebrated 10 years on Tuesday with its annual meeting at the University of…
Vidalia Onion Diseases a Concern Following Recent Cold Weather
By Clint Thompson Georgia Vidalia onion producers must guard against potential disease buildup following the recent barrage of cold weather.…
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Alabama
Mar. 05, 2026
Drought Impacting Southeast Alabama’s Spring Plantings
Mar. 05, 2026
Alabama Peach Producers Hope to Avoid Late Season Freeze Event
Feb. 26, 2026
Decision Time for Alabama Citrus Producer
Feb. 24, 2026
Research Critical for Alabama’s Strawberry Industry
Feb. 20, 2026
Know Where Crops Will Be Sold Before Planting
Florida
Mar. 05, 2026
USDA Applauded for Issuing Disaster Declaration for Florida
Mar. 05, 2026
Commissioner Simpson Applauds Florida Legislature for Passing Farm Bill
Mar. 05, 2026
House Ag Committee Announces Passage of H.R. 7567
Mar. 04, 2026
North Florida Drought’s Impact on Watermelon Plantings
Mar. 03, 2026
SCFBA Co-Chair Commends Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026
Georgia
Mar. 04, 2026
Georgia Needs Management Plan for Citrus Greening
Mar. 04, 2026
Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant Applications Open March 16
Mar. 03, 2026
GFVGA Roundtable Discussion: Pleas Made for Permanent Change to AEWR
Mar. 03, 2026
Peach Alert: Be Proactive in Managing San Jose Scale
Mar. 02, 2026
Crossover Day Looms for Georgia Legislature
South Carolina
Feb. 26, 2026
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Building Tech Tools Growers Can Use
Feb. 19, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Feb. 17, 2026
SC School Cafeterias Serving More Locally Grown Produce with Help of New State Program
Feb. 12, 2026
What is Happening? Clemson Extension Agents Provide Specialty Crop Updates
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