Fall Blueberry Growers Meeting Looks at Freeze Damage
By Frank Giles The Florida Blueberry Growers Association hosted its annual fall meeting and trade show in mid-October in Lakeland.…
Lytch Honored to Serve as FFVA Chair
By Clint Thompson and Frank Giles The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) has a new chairman in Adam Lytch,…
Florida Strawberry Farmer Discusses Upcoming Season, IFPA Annual Produce Show
By Clint Thompson and Frank Giles Florida’s strawberry season is under way, as growers are currently planting this year’s crop.…
Work Left To Do For Farm Bill, Labor Bill Passage
By Clint Thompson A little more than two months remain in the calendar year. Time is running out on legislative…
Everything Starts Somewhere: Alabama Extension Agent Advises Growers About Elderberry
By Clint Thompson Alabama specialty crop producers who are contemplating elderberry as a potential alternative to their farming operations must…
Election Day Decision: FFVA Advocating for Amendment 2
By Clint Thompson Much will be on the ballot when voters flock to the polls for the mid-term elections on…
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CUPS Research Looking Beyond Grapefruit
Citrus under protective screen (CUPS) provides citrus growers with a way to overcome the challenges of huanglongbing (HLB) disease. While…
Botrytis Resistance a Concern for Strawberry Growers
By Clint Thompson Botrytis disease is an annual problem for Southeast strawberry producers. It is even more problematic since it…
Proper Documentation Key Management Practice Before, After Natural Disaster
By Clint Thompson Natural disasters are unfortunately a common occurrence in the Southeast, especially in Florida. The Sunshine State can…
Whitefly Populations Update Across Southern Florida
Whitefly populations remain high in some areas across southern Florida, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. In…
Drought Monitor Update Across Southeast
By Clint Thompson Much-needed rainfall continues to alleviate some of the drought being experienced across the Southeast. This is according…
Under Review: UGA Studying Direct Seed Planted Vidalia Onions
By Clint Thompson The transplant production system in the Vidalia onion industry is a management practice implemented by most growers…
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Alabama
Oct. 30, 2026
Drought Monitor Update
Oct. 29, 2026
Save the Date: AFVGA Conference Scheduled for Feb. 3-5, 2027
Oct. 28, 2026
Everything Starts Somewhere: Alabama Extension Agent Advises Growers About Elderberry
Oct. 13, 2026
Attention Alabama Farmers: Damage Documentation Essential Following Hurricane Isaias
Oct. 09, 2026
Alabama Crops in Path of Hurricane
Florida
Nov. 04, 2026
Florida Citrus Crop Update Amid Flooding
Nov. 04, 2026
Florida Flooding Impacting Vegetable Plantings
Nov. 03, 2026
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Lessons Learned from Generational Freeze Event
Nov. 03, 2026
Rep. Steube Sends Letter to USTR, Urges Protections for Specialty Crop Growers
Oct. 29, 2026
Sneak Peek: November 2026 Specialty Crop Grower Magazine
Georgia
Nov. 04, 2026
Rain Needed for Georgia Strawberries
Oct. 28, 2026
Work Left To Do For Farm Bill, Labor Bill Passage
Oct. 27, 2026
Botrytis Resistance a Concern for Strawberry Growers
Oct. 22, 2026
Under Review: UGA Studying Direct Seed Planted Vidalia Onions
Oct. 22, 2026
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Building a Better Future for Georgia Blueberries
South Carolina
Oct. 14, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Oct. 07, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Sep. 24, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Sep. 17, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Aug. 27, 2026