USDA Official: Trade Relationship with Vietnam is Lopsided
By Clint Thompson and Dale Sandlin The U.S. trade deficit with Vietnam was more than $178 billion in 2025. That’s…
Florida Tomato Field Day Scheduled for May 26
By Clint Thompson Florida tomato farmers and industry leaders should mark their calendars for this month’s Tomato Field Day, scheduled…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: New Location, Format for Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
The 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo makes its return to Fort Myers on Aug. 12–13 at the waterfront Caloosa…
Marketing Pecans: Focus on Establishing Nut’s Importance for Year-Round Consumption
By Clint Thompson Pecans are a staple during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. One industry expert believes they can be…
Be On the Lookout: Watermelon Diseases a Concern
By Clint Thompson Watermelon growers should be on high alert for potential disease buildup in fields in the Suwanee Valley…
Drought Monitor Update in Southeast
Despite recent rainfall, exceptional drought conditions continue to be observed across the Southeast region. According to the May 7 release…
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Florida Ag Labor Relations Forum Set for Aug. 12-14
Registration is underway for this year’s Florida Agricultural Labor Relations Forum, scheduled for Aug. 12-14 at the Wyndham Grand Orlando…
UGA Research: Scab Disease Remains Focus of Pecan Breeding
By Clint Thompson The focus on scab disease remains a vital part of pecan breeding research at the University of…
Technologies in Action: Southeastern Specialty Crop Technology Conference Held at UGA
By Clint Thompson The potential future of specialty crop production was on display this week at the University of Georgia…
Spicing Up Georgia Agriculture: Ginger, Turmeric Potential New Crops for State’s Farmers
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s vegetable growers are in need of non-traditional crops to supplement their normal farming operations. Ginger and…
UGA Peach Disease Specialist: Don’t Let Your Guard Down
By Clint Thompson Peach diseases have been mostly non-existent so far this year for Southeast growers; attributed to the prolonged…
Marketing Assistance Loans Program a Possibility for Pecan?
By Clint Thompson Pecan industry leaders are currently discussing the possibility of the industry enrolling in the U.S. Department of…
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Alabama
May. 15, 2026
Annual Conference Highlights Impact of Alabama Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
May. 14, 2026
Dry Weather Leads to Strong Strawberry Crop
May. 05, 2026
Extreme Drought Conditions Challenging Southeast Alabama
Apr. 29, 2026
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: The Last Word
Apr. 22, 2026
Dry Weather Preferred: Alabama Tomato Grower Discusses Current Drought
Florida
May. 14, 2026
Active Pathogens in North Florida’s Watermelon Region
May. 13, 2026
Florida Tomato Field Day Scheduled for May 26
May. 13, 2026
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: New Location, Format for Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
May. 12, 2026
Be On the Lookout: Watermelon Diseases a Concern
May. 12, 2026
Drought Monitor Update in Southeast
Georgia
May. 15, 2026
Sen. Ossoff Introducing Legislation to Cut Taxes for Farmers
May. 14, 2026
Rep. Austin Scott Leads House Letter Urging Action on Mexican Specialty Crop Imports
May. 12, 2026
Marketing Pecans: Focus on Establishing Nut’s Importance for Year-Round Consumption
May. 08, 2026
UGA Research: Scab Disease Remains Focus of Pecan Breeding
May. 07, 2026
Technologies in Action: Southeastern Specialty Crop Technology Conference Held at UGA
South Carolina
May. 15, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
May. 01, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Apr. 24, 2026
What’s Happening? Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates in Region
Apr. 02, 2026
Updated Fungicide Recommendations to Manage Alternaria Leaf Spot on Brassicas
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