October 1, 2024
Sen. Ossoff, Rep. Scott Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Push for Disaster Relief Following Helene
October 1, 2024
Ag Commissioner Simpson Launches Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program for Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Helene
October 1, 2024
Growers Cautioned To Be Wary of Fruit Quality Following Helene
Research Aims to Diversify Georgia’s Citrus Crop
Satsuma mandarins helped establish the citrus crop in Georgia. Alternate varieties will help the state’s industry continue to grow. Mary…
Downy Mildew Observed on South Carolina Cucumber and Squash
According to Clemson Plant Pathologist Anthony Keinath in the The South Carolina Grower, cucurbit downy mildew was observed at the…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: The Last Word
Top Policy Priority is Labor Reform By George F. Szczepanski I was fortunate enough to take on the role of…
Extended Dry Period Impacted Alabama Citrus
By Clint Thompson This year’s citrus crop in Southwest Alabama is nearing ready to be harvested. According to Jacob Kelley,…
Scab No Longer Threat to This Year’s Pecan Crop
By Clint Thompson This year’s pecan crop in the Southeast is not in any danger from pecan scab disease any…
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…
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Specialty Crop Tracker
By Clint Thompson The Specialty Crop Tracker is a record of this year’s crop progress based on observations from growers,…
AFVGA Executive Director: Neopestalotiopsis Outbreak a Wake-Up Call
By Clint Thompson The recent revelation that Neopestalotiopsis has infected strawberry plug plants originating from nurseries in Prince Edward Island…
GFVGA Executive Director: Imports Forecast Shows ‘Growing Dependency’ on Other Countries
By Clint Thompson Agricultural imports are so commonplace that a projected increase is not a surprise to Chris Butts, executive…
Southern Scientists Use AI to Reduce Costs, Labor on Farms
Scientists throughout the South are using artificial intelligence (AI) to help growers save labor costs and time, spray with precision,…
On Alert: Potential Storm a Threat to Southeast
By Clint Thompson Southeast specialty crop producers are eyeing a potential storm nearing the Gulf of Mexico that could impact…
Georgia Citrus Breeder Says New Varieties Will Take Time
The University of Georgia’s new citrus breeder is preaching patience for South Georgia growers wanting new varieties to work with.…
Specialized News
Alabama
Sep. 26, 2024
Extended Dry Period Impacted Alabama Citrus
Sep. 25, 2024
AFVGA Executive Director: Neopestalotiopsis Outbreak a Wake-Up Call
Sep. 24, 2024
Updated Drought Conditions Across Southeast
Sep. 20, 2024
Rains Mean Potential for Increased Disease Pressure in Southwest Alabama
Sep. 18, 2024
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Projects Announced for Alabama
Florida
Oct. 01, 2024
Ag Commissioner Simpson Launches Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program for Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Sep. 25, 2024
Southern Scientists Use AI to Reduce Costs, Labor on Farms
Sep. 20, 2024
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Controlled-Release Fertilizers Expensive but Efficient
Sep. 20, 2024
UF/IFAS Scientist Secures $3.5 Million Grant to Study Soil Micro-Predators
Sep. 19, 2024
Hurricane Debby Assessment: Florida Ag Production Losses Top $93 Million
Georgia
Oct. 01, 2024
Sen. Ossoff, Rep. Scott Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Push for Disaster Relief Following Helene
Oct. 01, 2024
Worse Than Michael: Hurricane Helene Devastates Georgia Pecan Industry
Sep. 30, 2024
Storm Aftermath: GFVGA Executive Director Discusses Hurricane Helene Impacts
Sep. 27, 2024
Research Aims to Diversify Georgia’s Citrus Crop
Sep. 26, 2024
Scab No Longer Threat to This Year’s Pecan Crop
South Carolina
Sep. 27, 2024
Downy Mildew Observed on South Carolina Cucumber and Squash
Sep. 26, 2024
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Sep. 13, 2024
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Updates
Sep. 06, 2024
South Carolina Grower: Crop Survey Results
Aug. 28, 2024