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USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Application Deadline Extended to Sept. 30
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Strawberry Planting Season: Plant Source the Difference in Managing Neopestalotiopsis Disease
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Squash Bugs a Concern for North Florida, South Georgia Watermelon Growers
Drought Update Across Southeast Region
Drought-like conditions are expanding and worsening in areas across the Southeast, according to the Sept. 24 release of the U.S.…
Phony Peach Disease Annual Problem That Could Worsen If Tree Not Destroyed
By Clint Thompson Management of phony peach disease remains simple for Southeast growers – destroy the infected tree before it…
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…
Cooler Temperatures On The Horizon
By Clint Thompson Cooler temperatures are on the way in the Southeast. It’s not a moment too soon for farmers…
Suwanee Valley Watermelon Institute Scheduled for Dec. 3
By Clint Thompson North Florida and South Georgia watermelon growers should mark their calendars for Thursday, Dec. 3 for the…
Certainty Needed With H-2A Wages
By Clint Thompson and Josh McGill Ag labor reform is necessary for long-term sustainability for fruit and vegetable farmers, especially…
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UGA Extension Pecan Specialist Discusses Use of Scab Resistant Varieties
By Clint Thompson Scab resistant pecan varieties are popular among Alabama and Georgia growers these days. Varieties like Lakota, Avalon…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Online Fraud Targeting Farmers Reported in Georgia
By Frank Giles In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) can make images and videos that look real, scammers are…
Alabama Extension Touts Elderberry’s Potential As High Value Crop
By Clint Thompson Elderberry is a high value crop that Alabama Extension is hoping growers can take better advantage of.…
FFVA President Discusses Lingering Impact of Cyclospora Outbreak
By Clint Thompson and Josh McGill The cyclospora outbreak linked to imported iceberg lettuce and sickened nearly 13,000 people across…
First-Hand Account: Florida Strawberry Farmers Aim for Better Production, Improved Prices
By Clint Thompson Florida strawberry farmers are on the cusp of planting this year’s crop. Producers like Dustin Grooms, with…
Protect Citrus From Getting Sunburn
By Clint Thompson It will not be long before citrus producers in the cold-hardy citrus region start harvesting this year’s…
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USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Application Deadline Extended to Sept. 30
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