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Neo Should Be Lessened This Year in Alabama Strawberries
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Extreme Drought Expanding in South Georgia, North Florida
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February 16, 2026
USDA Announces Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions
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Storytelling 101: Farmers Encouraged to Be Active Storytellers
Auburn Expert: Alabama Strawberry Growers Need Options Other Than Camarosa
By Clint Thompson Alabama strawberry growers do not need to put all of their eggs in one variety basket. That’s…
Seminar Program Set for Next Month’s Florida Citrus Show
The Florida Citrus Show is just a month away, scheduled for March 12. The event will be held at the…
Blueberry Tour Illustrates Devastation of Florida Freeze
After a week and a half, the full scale of damage that the late January/early February freeze has inflicted on…
Postfreeze Psyllid Populations Reduced
Southeast citrus growers hoping that the Feb. 1 freeze would wipe out the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) population are going…
AFVGA Executive Director Discusses How Industry Can Grow
By Clint Thompson The recent Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) Conference and Trade Show allowed for the state’s…
What is Happening? Clemson Extension Agents Provide Specialty 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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North Florida Watermelon Plantings Expected in Couple of Weeks
By Clint Thompson It is the second week in February which means North Florida watermelon plants are expected to be…
Cold Weather’s Impact on South Florida Crops
By Clint Thompson South Florida experienced a freeze/ice storm the region hasn’t seen in about 15 to 16 years, according…
Chilli Thrips Impact Blueberries Post-Harvest
By Clint Thompson Blueberry growers managing the threat of chilli thrips are protecting next year’s crop. That’s because the insect’s…
Drought Monitor Update: Extreme Conditions Spreading in South Georgia, North Florida
Extreme drought conditions are spreading in South Georgia and North Florida, according to the most recent release of the U.S.…
Botrytis a Disease Threat For Freeze Damaged Blueberries
By Clint Thompson Florida’s blueberry farmers sustained damage from the freeze event that impacted the region during the Feb. 1…
Florida Farmers Can Start Applying for Disaster Assistance Beginning Feb. 25
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida specialty crop producers can start applying for more than $600 million in disaster assistance for impacts…
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Alabama
Feb. 17, 2026
Neo Should Be Lessened This Year in Alabama Strawberries
Feb. 13, 2026
Storytelling 101: Farmers Encouraged to Be Active Storytellers
Feb. 13, 2026
Auburn Expert: Alabama Strawberry Growers Need Options Other Than Camarosa
Feb. 12, 2026
AFVGA Executive Director Discusses How Industry Can Grow
Feb. 10, 2026
Chill Hours Accumulation Complete for Alabama Peach Crop
Florida
Feb. 17, 2026
North Florida Extreme Drought Could Worsen
Feb. 13, 2026
Seminar Program Set for Next Month’s Florida Citrus Show
Feb. 12, 2026
Postfreeze Psyllid Populations Reduced
Feb. 11, 2026
North Florida Watermelon Plantings Expected in Couple of Weeks
Feb. 11, 2026
Cold Weather’s Impact on South Florida Crops
Georgia
Feb. 17, 2026
Extreme Drought Expanding in South Georgia, North Florida
Feb. 12, 2026
Postfreeze Psyllid Populations Reduced
Feb. 11, 2026
Chilli Thrips Impact Blueberries Post-Harvest
Feb. 10, 2026
Pecan Recap: East Georgia Struggles; Hit and Miss In Other Places
Feb. 06, 2026
Looking Ahead: What to Expect in an El Niño
South Carolina
Feb. 17, 2026
SC School Cafeterias Serving More Locally Grown Produce with Help of New State Program
Feb. 12, 2026
What is Happening? Clemson Extension Agents Provide Specialty Crop Updates
Feb. 05, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Jan. 27, 2026
Attention South Carolina Growers: Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Accepted Through Feb. 13
Jan. 27, 2026