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Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: What’s New in Peach Varieties and Rootstocks?
By Frank Giles Peach breeders at Clemson University and University of Georgia (UGA) work to develop varieties that are suited…

Congressional Leaders Send Letter to USTR Amid USMCA Review
By Clint Thompson Florida’s congressional delegation joined other legislative leaders in urging the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer to…

Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Georgia Grower Sees Strong Peach Production
By Clint Thompson Harvest season is just around the corner for Southeast peach producers. For Lane Southern Orchards in Central…

Georgia Watermelon Harvests Still More Than a Week Away
By Clint Thompson A South Georgia watermelon scout believes this year’s crop is still more than a week away from…

Cotton Jassid Still Absent in Georgia Fields
By Clint Thompson The cotton jassid’s lingering absence in fields across South Georgia is a win for vegetable producers in…

Drought Update Across Southeast
By Clint Thompson The recent rainfall experienced across the Southeast has done little to alleviate the drought-like conditions being observed…
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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…

Couple of Factors Contributed to Rare Spring Drought
By Clint Thompson A springtime drought is abnormal. But considering the circumstances surrounding the drought’s buildup, dating back to last…

Maintaining, Not Growing: Industry Expert Discusses Future of Georgia Peaches
By Clint Thompson Georgia will always be known as the “Peach State.” But at this point, it may just be…

Navigating H-2A: FFVA Advocating for Improved Access, Wage Stability
By Clint Thompson Florida’s increased reliance on the H-2A program has the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) appealing to…

Thrips Update in South Florida
Thrips Update in South Florida Thrips populations are building across the South Florida region, according to the most recent release…

‘I Would Never Bet Against Downy’: UF/IFAS Agent Cautions Melon Growers Against Disease
By Clint Thompson An extended dry period this year led to little disease buildup in North Florida watermelons this production…
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