Rain Needed for Georgia Strawberries
By Clint Thompson Strawberry plantings have concluded across Georgia. With much of the state still observing some level of drought-like…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Lessons Learned from Generational Freeze Event
By Clint Thompson A generational freeze wreaked havoc on Florida’s blueberry crop this past season. “I have never seen temperatures…
Rep. Steube Sends Letter to USTR, Urges Protections for Specialty Crop Growers
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) is urging U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer to secure protections for Florida specialty crop…
Drought Monitor Update
Drought conditions continue to be observed in areas across the Southeast, though some areas have sufficient moisture. These non-drought areas…
Sneak Peek: November 2026 Specialty Crop Grower Magazine
In this month’s sneak peek, the November issue of Specialty Crop Grower Magazine focuses on the fruit and vegetable industry…
Save the Date: AFVGA Conference Scheduled for Feb. 3-5, 2027
It is almost time for Alabama fruit and vegetable farmers to make plans for the 2027 Alabama Fruit and Vegetable…
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Fall Blueberry Growers Meeting Looks at Freeze Damage
By Frank Giles The Florida Blueberry Growers Association hosted its annual fall meeting and trade show in mid-October in Lakeland.…
Lytch Honored to Serve as FFVA Chair
By Clint Thompson and Frank Giles The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) has a new chairman in Adam Lytch,…
Florida Strawberry Farmer Discusses Upcoming Season, IFPA Annual Produce Show
By Clint Thompson and Frank Giles Florida’s strawberry season is under way, as growers are currently planting this year’s crop.…
Work Left To Do For Farm Bill, Labor Bill Passage
By Clint Thompson A little more than two months remain in the calendar year. Time is running out on legislative…
Everything Starts Somewhere: Alabama Extension Agent Advises Growers About Elderberry
By Clint Thompson Alabama specialty crop producers who are contemplating elderberry as a potential alternative to their farming operations must…
Election Day Decision: FFVA Advocating for Amendment 2
By Clint Thompson Much will be on the ballot when voters flock to the polls for the mid-term elections on…
Specialized News
Alabama
Nov. 04, 2026
Early Freezes a Concern for Alabama Strawberry Producers
Oct. 30, 2026
Drought Monitor Update
Oct. 29, 2026
Save the Date: AFVGA Conference Scheduled for Feb. 3-5, 2027
Oct. 28, 2026
Everything Starts Somewhere: Alabama Extension Agent Advises Growers About Elderberry
Oct. 13, 2026
Attention Alabama Farmers: Damage Documentation Essential Following Hurricane Isaias
Florida
Nov. 05, 2026
Syngenta Announces New Crop Protection Products
Nov. 05, 2026
USDA Seeks Applications for NAREEE Advisory Board, Citrus Disease Subcommittee Membership
Nov. 04, 2026
Florida Citrus Crop Update Amid Flooding
Nov. 04, 2026
Florida Flooding Impacting Vegetable Plantings
Nov. 03, 2026
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Lessons Learned from Generational Freeze Event
Georgia
South Carolina
Oct. 14, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Oct. 07, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Sep. 24, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Sep. 17, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Aug. 27, 2026