Tomato Field Day Features New Varieties Under Development
In late May, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Gulf Coast Research and Education Center…
Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season officially began on June 1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is imploring producers to stay prepared for…
Reliable Research: Strawberry Producers Rely on UF/IFAS Plant Pathologists for Disease Diagnoses
Strawberry growers across the country aren’t just tending fields – they’re often running a quiet race against fast-moving plant diseases.…
Farmers Hoping, Waiting For Final Bill To Be Implemented Concerning AEWR
By Clint Thompson The federal court’s decision to deny a challenge to the Department of Labor’s (DOL) interim final rule…
‘Long Period of Above Normal Rain’ Needed to Eliminate Drought
By Clint Thompson The winter-spring drought that impacted the Southeast spanned for nine months will not disappear overnight. Even as…
Drought Update Across Southeast Region
By Clint Thompson Finally! Persistent rains in recent weeks have finally impacted the exceptional drought conditions being observed in South…
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Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Making Insurance More Friendly
By Frank Giles When disasters impact specialty crop growers, challenges with federal crop insurance for fruits and vegetables are apparent.…
Sneak Peek: June 2026 Specialty Crop Grower Magazine
In this month’s sneak peek, the June issue of Specialty Crop Grower Magazine highlights how the Middle East conflict has…
USDA Announces Enrollment Period, Payment Rates for Specialty Crops Program
By Clint Thompson The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program will account for $1.625…
Diverse Crops, Marketing Channels Yield Success for Alabama Grower
By Clint Thompson Alabama farmer Taylor Hatchett’s diverse approach in what she grows and how she markets her crop is…
Minimal Citrus Production Remains in South Alabama
South Alabama’s citrus production is nearly non-existent. The 2025 snow event made sure of that. One of the few remaining…
Rain Impact: Blueberry Splits a Concern for Georgia Growers
By Clint Thompson The weather’s transition from prolonged drought to occasional rains has negatively impacted Georgia’s blueberry crop. Blueberry producer…
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Florida
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Florida Legislative Budget Awaits Gov. Signature
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Reliable Research: Strawberry Producers Rely on UF/IFAS Plant Pathologists for Disease Diagnoses
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Multi-State Tomato Research Aimed At Studying Production in Hotter Weather Conditions
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Farmers Hoping, Waiting For Final Bill To Be Implemented Concerning AEWR
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