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By Clint Thompson North Florida watermelon plantings have commenced in the Suwanee Valley. Water is a key resource in helping…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Ag Interests Eye Truck Driver Rules
By Frank Giles Recent high-profile stories of tragic accidents involving truck drivers who are not citizens of the United States…
Vidalia Onion Field Day Scheduled for April 2
Georgia Vidalia onion producers should mark their calendars for Thursday, April 2, for the Vidalia Onion Field Day. It is…
Diversification Taking Root in Georgia Citrus
The Georgia Citrus Association celebrated its 10th anniversary at its recent annual meeting. Much has changed in the industry over…
U.S. Horticulture Operations Report $18.3 Billion in Sales
(Washington, D.C., February 26, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently released the 2024…
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The Florida Blueberry Growers Association hosted its annual spring meeting and field day at the Plant Science Research and Education…
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Florida Tomato Leader Discusses Crop Following Devastating Freeze Event
By Clint Thompson Florida’s tomato industry was one of many crops impacted by the recent freeze events. Preliminary estimates of…
Drought Monitor Update: Extreme Conditions Observed in Most of Florida, All of South Georgia
By Clint Thompson The March 5 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor shows extreme conditions covering almost all of Florida,…
Statistical Evidence: Domestic Interest in Farm Jobs Almost Non-Existent
By Clint Thompson A domestic workforce for agricultural work in the Southeast is almost non-existent. Bringing in foreign workers to…
Dieback a Concern in Citrus Trees Following Freeze
The Georgia citrus industry now has a better grasp on the extent of damage to the state’s crop following the…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Growers Look at Grafting to Fight Fusarium Wilt in Watermelon
By Clint Thompson One of the most devastating watermelon diseases in the Southeast can be overcome. But it comes with…
TAP Assistance for Florida Growers Impacted by Recent Freeze Event
By Clint Thompson and Dale Sandlin Florida specialty crop growers suffered immensely with the Jan. 31/Feb. 1 freeze event. Time…
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