Watermelon Harvests Beginning Across North Florida
By Clint Thompson Watermelon harvests have started across the Suwanee Valley Region of North Florida. Bob Hochmuth, University of Florida…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Peach Growers Aim to Avoid Bacterial Spot Disease
By Clint Thompson A prolonged dry period in recent months across the Southeast meant unfavorable weather conditions for bacterial spot…
UGA, UF/IFAS Set to Host Irrigation Expo
By Clint Thompson The Georgia/Florida Irrigation Expo is slated for Wednesday, June 10 at the University of Georgia (UGA) Vidalia…
Drought Monitor Update: Not Much Improvement in Southeast
The May 14 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor shows exceptional drought and extreme drought conditions still prevalent across areas…
Sen. Ossoff Introducing Legislation to Cut Taxes for Farmers
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is introducing legislation to cut taxes for Georgia farmers. Sen. Ossoff introduced the…
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…
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Annual Conference Highlights Impact of Alabama Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Alabama Master Gardeners Association recently welcomed hundreds of volunteers and horticulture…
Active Pathogens in North Florida’s Watermelon Region
Watermelon growers in the Suwanee Valley Region of North Florida must be mindful of potential pathogens that could spark devastating…
Rep. Austin Scott Leads House Letter Urging Action on Mexican Specialty Crop Imports
Washington, D.C— U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) led a bipartisan group of 79 members of the U.S. House of Representatives…
Dry Weather Leads to Strong Strawberry Crop
By Clint Thompson Alabama’s strawberry production thrived this year, mostly because weather conditions were ripe for a successful crop. Strawberry…
Cold-Hardy Citrus Crop Looks ‘Loaded’ for Upcoming Season
While still early in the production season, growers in the cold-hardy citrus region are optimistic for a bumper crop this…
FFVA Advocating for TRQs in USMCA
By Clint Thompson A joint review of the USMCA is a little more than two months away. The Florida Fruit…
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