Drought Update: Rain Helpful With Current Dry Conditions
By Clint Thompson A week of rainy weather did a lot to reduce the drought-like conditions being experienced across the…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Optimizing Irrigation Efficiency and Incentives
By Frank Giles The Irrigation Association (IA) represents the people and companies who design, build and manage irrigation systems. This…
Florida Blueberry Meetings Scheduled for July
Florida blueberry growers are reminded about this summer’s growers meetings hosted by the Florida Blueberry Growers Association. This year’s two…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Growers Giving Cover Crops a Go
By Frank Giles and Clint Thompson Farmers have planted cover crops for many years because of the agronomic benefits they…
Bacterial Spot Becoming Problem on Untreated Peaches
By Clint Thompson Peach management this year changed quickly in the last few weeks. The drought to start the year…
Miravis Top Resistance Susceptibility a Concern for Southeast Pecan Producers
By Clint Thompson Increased rains in the Southeast means pecan growers in Georgia and Alabama are applying fungicide treatments for…
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U.S., Mexico Hold Negotiations Amid USMCA Review
Negotiations continue between the United States and Mexico in relation to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The Office of the United States Trade…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Middle East Conflict Roils Energy, Fertilizer Markets
By Frank Giles The COVID-19 pandemic illustrated the fragile nature of global supply chains as the movement of many goods…
Drought Impacting Irrigation Needs
The next harvest season may still be months away for Florida citrus growers, but management remains a weekly duty. That…
Alabama Pumpkin Growers Need Dry Weather to Plant This Year’s Crop
By Clint Thompson North Alabama is one of the few areas in the Southeast not suffering through drought conditions anymore.…
Pecan Nut Casebearer’s Minimal Impact in Southeast Pecans
By Clint Thompson The pecan nut casebearer (PNC) has had minimal impact on pecan trees in the Southeast. That’s good…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Welcomes Senate Farm Bill Discussion Draft
WASHINGTON — The legislative text for Farm Bill 2.0 by U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman…
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Alabama
Jul. 01, 2026
Sweet Grown Alabama Hosts Farmers Market in Conjunction with Tomato Sandwich Lunch
Jun. 30, 2026
Miravis Top Resistance Susceptibility a Concern for Southeast Pecan Producers
Jun. 25, 2026
Alabama Pumpkin Growers Need Dry Weather to Plant This Year’s Crop
Jun. 24, 2026
Early-Season Peaches Lacking in Central Alabama
Jun. 19, 2026
ADAI Specialty Crop Block Grant Highlights Food Safety Certification Reimbursement Program
Florida
Jul. 02, 2026
UF/IFAS Extension Agent Recaps North Florida Watermelon Season
Jul. 01, 2026
Soil Tests Stressed During Irrigation Expo
Jul. 01, 2026
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Optimizing Irrigation Efficiency and Incentives
Jun. 30, 2026
Florida Blueberry Meetings Scheduled for July
Jun. 30, 2026
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Growers Giving Cover Crops a Go
Georgia
South Carolina
Jun. 12, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
May. 28, 2026
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: What’s New in Peach Varieties and Rootstocks?
May. 27, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
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Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
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