Georgia Ag Commissioner Touts ‘Great’ Time of Year for Fruits, Vegetables
By Clint Thompson Spring vegetable crops are in the ground. Fruits like peaches and blueberries are being harvested or about…
Eyeing More Profits: Alabama Tomato Farmer Modifying Business Operations
By Clint Thompson Low crop prices and high input expenses are forcing specialty crop producers to modify their farming operations.…
Pecan Nut Casebearer Update
By Maegan Beatty Southeast pecan growers face an ongoing challenge from a tiny but destructive pest called the pecan nut…
FFVA Issues Letter Concerning H-2A Program
The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) is calling for the repeal of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Methodology…
Florida’s Challenging Tomato Season Impacted By Hurricanes, Unfavorable Markets
By Clint Thompson One Florida tomato grower’s assessment of this year’s crop focused on the plethora of challenges that state’s…
Sunburn a Concern for Watermelon Crop
By Clint Thompson High temperatures this week have watermelon producers concerned about potential sunburn on this year’s crop. It could…
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Statistically Speaking: Labor Concerns Highlighted During Florida Ag Conference
By Clint Thompson Farmers spend a substantial amount of money every year to operate a labor force for their crops.…
Drought Monitor Update: Heavy Rains Alleviate Dry Conditions in Georgia, Alabama
Recent rainfall has provided much-needed moisture for parts of the Southeast, and it is reflected in the May 15 release…
Alternate Bearing Affecting Cold-Hardy Citrus Production
Trees in the cold-hardy citrus region are expected to produce a low crop in 2025 following a massive crop in…
Lack of Farm Bill Movement Frustrates Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Co-Chair
By Clint Thompson The lack of movement towards a new farm bill has Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato…
Industry Leader’s Belief in UGA Grand Farm: We Have to Have It
By Clint Thompson The opening of the University of Georgia (UGA) Grand Farm in early May provides hope to specialty…
Let the Harvests Begin: North Florida Watermelon Producers Starting to Harvest Crop
By Clint Thompson North Florida watermelon harvests are expected to take off this week amid prolonged sunshine in the forecast.…
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Alabama
May. 21, 2025
Eyeing More Profits: Alabama Tomato Farmer Modifying Business Operations
May. 19, 2025
Drought Monitor Update: Heavy Rains Alleviate Dry Conditions in Georgia, Alabama
May. 14, 2025
Alabama Farm Poll Coming to Mailbox Near You
May. 08, 2025
Plan Ahead If You Want to Grow Christmas Trees
May. 07, 2025
Let the Plantings Begin: Challenges Await Alabama Tomato Producer
Florida
May. 22, 2025
Drought Monitor Update: Florida Still Mostly Dry
May. 22, 2025
Overview of Florida’s Peach Industry
May. 22, 2025
North Florida Watermelons ‘Excellent’ Crop
May. 20, 2025
FFVA Issues Letter Concerning H-2A Program
May. 20, 2025
Florida’s Challenging Tomato Season Impacted By Hurricanes, Unfavorable Markets
Georgia
May. 21, 2025
Georgia Ag Commissioner Touts ‘Great’ Time of Year for Fruits, Vegetables
May. 21, 2025
Pecan Nut Casebearer Update
May. 16, 2025
Industry Leader’s Belief in UGA Grand Farm: We Have to Have It
May. 14, 2025
Sen. Ossoff Questions Secretary Rollins About Local Foods for Schools Program Cancellation
May. 13, 2025
Anthracnose on Rise in Peppers
South Carolina
May. 23, 2025
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
May. 15, 2025
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
May. 07, 2025
USDA, South Carolina Department of Ag Award $4.1 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
Apr. 24, 2025
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Mar. 21, 2025