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Blueberry Tour Illustrates Devastation of Florida Freeze

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Postfreeze Psyllid Populations Reduced

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AFVGA Executive Director Discusses How Industry Can Grow

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Cold Weather’s Impact on South Florida Crops
By Clint Thompson South Florida experienced a freeze/ice storm the region hasn’t seen in about 15 to 16 years, according…

Chilli Thrips Impact Blueberries Post-Harvest
By Clint Thompson Blueberry growers managing the threat of chilli thrips are protecting next year’s crop. That’s because the insect’s…

Drought Monitor Update: Extreme Conditions Spreading in South Georgia, North Florida
Extreme drought conditions are spreading in South Georgia and North Florida, according to the most recent release of the U.S.…

Botrytis a Disease Threat For Freeze Damage Blueberries
By Clint Thompson Florida’s blueberry farmers sustained damage from the freeze event that impacted the region during the Feb. 1…

Florida Farmers Can Start Applying for Disaster Assistance Beginning Feb. 25
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida specialty crop producers can start applying for more than $600 million in disaster assistance for impacts…

Chill Hours Accumulation Complete for Alabama Peach Crop
By Clint Thompson Alabama peach producers appear to be in good shape with respect to chill hour accumulation this winter.…
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Pecan Recap: East Georgia Struggles; Hit and Miss In Other Places
By Clint Thompson Pecan harvests have concluded. Some growers fared better than others. East Georgia producers struggled the most, says…

AFVGA Annual Conference Important for Alabama Growers
By Clint Thompson The Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) celebrated its annual conference and trade show this week…

Looking Ahead: What to Expect in an El Niño
By Clint Thompson The current weak La Niña weather pattern is forecast to be transitioning to neutral conditions during the…

Industry Leader: AEWR Had Adverse Effect on American Producers
By Clint Thompson The Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) was designed to avoid having an adverse effect on American farmers.…

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…

Florida Strawberry Update After Weekend Freeze
By Clint Thompson Florida strawberry producers are in the early stages of assessing freeze damage from last weekend’s winter storm.…
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