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Georgia Ag Commissioner Declares July ‘Georgia Grown Watermelon Month’
ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper signed a proclamation officially declaring July 2026 as “Georgia Grown Watermelon…

Pruning Key to Blackberry Success in Florida
By Clint Thompson Muhammad Shahid, assistant professor of horticulture at University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS),…

UF/IFAS Expert Touts Value of Soil Moisture Sensors
By Clint Thompson Soil moisture sensors are used by most large-acre farmers in Florida, according to one industry expert. Extension…

Blueberry Farmer Discusses USMCA, Mexico
By Clint Thompson Ryan Atwood may be one blueberry farmer in Florida, but he speaks for many Southeast specialty crop…

What Does the Future Look Like? Modern Weed Management Tools Will Remain Essential
By Clint Thompson Weed management is a vital part of specialty crop production every year for growers in the Southeast.…

GFVGA Executive Director: We’ve Got to Have Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act
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Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Farm Bill Lurches Forward
By Frank Giles It has been a long process to get a new farm bill in place since the 2018…

Site Selection, Soil Testing Key to Vineyard Success
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Florida Tomato Leader: ITC Decision A Victory for Fair Competition, Rule of Law
MAITLAND, Fla. — The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) recently affirmed that dumped imports of fresh tomatoes from Mexico are…

Sneak Peek: July 2026 Specialty Crop Grower Magazine
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‘Little Tweaks’ Needed to Make Good Farm Bill Better
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Georgia Peach Harvests at ‘Normal Pace’
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