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Drought Update Across Southeast Region
By Clint Thompson Finally! Persistent rains in recent weeks have finally impacted the exceptional drought conditions being observed in South…

Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Making Insurance More Friendly
By Frank Giles When disasters impact specialty crop growers, challenges with federal crop insurance for fruits and vegetables are apparent.…

Sneak Peek: June 2026 Specialty Crop Grower Magazine
In this month’s sneak peek, the June issue of Specialty Crop Grower Magazine highlights how the Middle East conflict has…

USDA Announces Enrollment Period, Payment Rates for Specialty Crop Program
By Clint Thompson The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program will account for $1.625…

Diverse Crops, Marketing Channels Yield Success for Alabama Grower
By Clint Thompson Alabama farmer Taylor Hatchett’s diverse approach in what she grows and how she markets her crop is…

Minimal Citrus Production Remains in South Alabama
South Alabama’s citrus production is nearly non-existent. The 2025 snow event made sure of that. One of the few remaining…
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Rain Impact: Blueberry Splits a Concern for Georgia Growers
By Clint Thompson The weather’s transition from prolonged drought to occasional rains has negatively impacted Georgia’s blueberry crop. Blueberry producer…

Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: What’s New in Peach Varieties and Rootstocks?
By Frank Giles Peach breeders at Clemson University and University of Georgia (UGA) work to develop varieties that are suited…

Congressional Leaders Send Letter to USTR Amid USMCA Review
By Clint Thompson Florida’s congressional delegation joined other legislative leaders in urging the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer to…

Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Georgia Grower Sees Strong Peach Production
By Clint Thompson Harvest season is just around the corner for Southeast peach producers. For Lane Southern Orchards in Central…

Georgia Watermelon Harvests Still More Than a Week Away
By Clint Thompson A South Georgia watermelon scout believes this year’s crop is still more than a week away from…

Cotton Jassid Still Absent in Georgia Fields
By Clint Thompson The cotton jassid’s lingering absence in fields across South Georgia is a win for vegetable producers in…
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