February 3, 2026
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February 3, 2026
AFVGA Executive Director: Document Any Kind of Freeze Damage
February 3, 2026
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Tools to Track Peach Chill
February 2, 2026
Florida Citrus Growers Urged to Wait on Postfreeze Tree-Recovery Process
February 2, 2026
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo to Offer an Enhanced Experience
New Syngenta Varieties Offer Grower Solutions
Syngenta has been a leader in the sugar baby watermelon category and will strengthen that position with the launch of…
UGA Extension Agent Discusses Row Covers Ahead of Frigid Weekend
By Clint Thompson Looming frigid temperatures this weekend across the Southeast means strawberry growers need to consider implementing row covers…
USMCA Prep: USTR Ambassador Greer Meets With Mexican Secretary of Economy
The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office issued a statement on Wednesday, verifying that USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer met with Mexican…
Cold-Hardy Citrus Damage Expected From Incoming Freeze
Trees in the cold-hardy citrus region have already experienced severe cold weather in 2026. If forecasts come to fruition this…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: NC State University Amps Up Ag-Tech Initiatives
Editor’s Note: This is an article in a series featuring land-grant universities and plans to prepare for technological advancements. NC…
Florida Citrus Show: Opportunities for Small Fruit and Vegetable Growers
The Florida Citrus Show returns on Thursday, March 12. In addition to citrus, the show has added educational seminars dedicated…
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Sneak Peek: February 2026 Specialty Crop Grower Magazine
In this month’s sneak peek, the February issue of Specialty Crop Grower Magazine highlights the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA)…
Worst in Last 20 Years: Bacterial Spot in Peaches Devastating in 2025
By Clint Thompson Bacterial spot disease was problematic for Georgia peach producers in 2025. In fact, one industry expert believes…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Breeding Berries for Flavor, Disease Resistance
By Frank Giles Vance Whitaker has led the strawberry breeding program at the University of Florida Institute of Food and…
New UF/IFAS Research Helps Florida Strawberry Growers Overcome Pair of Pests
Florida’s strawberry fields may look vibrant and abundant this time of year, but beneath those glossy leaves, a quiet battle…
USMCA Highlighted During Southeast Regional
By Clint Thompson The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was a featured topic during the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference…
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Weekly Field Update Clemson Extension agents provide updates in The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various…
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Alabama
Feb. 03, 2026
Drought Update: Extreme Conditions Observed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama
Feb. 03, 2026
AFVGA Executive Director: Document Any Kind of Freeze Damage
Jan. 27, 2026
Lingering Drought Hurts Alabama Pecan Production
Jan. 22, 2026
Row Covers Needed for North Alabama Strawberry Producers
Jan. 20, 2026
Drought Update: Conditions Remain Dire Across Southeast Region
Florida
Feb. 03, 2026
Drought Update: Extreme Conditions Observed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama
Feb. 03, 2026
FDT Issues Weight Waiver for Ag Commodities
Jan. 29, 2026
Florida Citrus Show: Opportunities for Small Fruit and Vegetable Growers
Jan. 28, 2026
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Breeding Berries for Flavor, Disease Resistance
Jan. 28, 2026
New UF/IFAS Research Helps Florida Strawberry Growers Overcome Pair of Pests
Georgia
Feb. 03, 2026
Drought Update: Extreme Conditions Observed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama
Feb. 03, 2026
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Tools to Track Peach Chill
Jan. 30, 2026
UGA Extension Agent Discusses Row Covers Ahead of Frigid Weekend
Jan. 28, 2026
Worst in Last 20 Years: Bacterial Spot in Peaches Devastating in 2025
Jan. 26, 2026
Budget Highlights Second Week in Georgia’s Legislative Session
South Carolina
Jan. 27, 2026
Attention South Carolina Growers: Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Accepted Through Feb. 13
Jan. 27, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Jan. 21, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Dec. 23, 2025
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Strawberry Farming a Calling for South Carolina Producers
Dec. 18, 2025