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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Alabama”
By Clint Thompson Alabama specialty crop producers who are contemplating elderberry as a potential alternative to their farming operations must know how it is used once it is harvested. Holt Akers-Campbell, Alabama Extension agent in Northeast Alabama, discussed that part of the elderberry farming process in an interview with AgNet Media. “They’re usually either quickly frozen or dried. Typically, they’re …
By Clint Thompson Alabama’s specialty crop producers are in the process of surveying fields and orchards, determining the severity of damages inflicted by Hurricane Isaias after it moved through the state this past weekend. Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Executive Director Blake Thaxton emphasized that his growers maintain appropriate documentation when surveying and reporting damage. “I think first, our …
By Clint Thompson Alabama’s specialty crops sector will be impacted by Hurricane Isaias when it moves through the state this weekend. A pair of specific industries are especially at risk from the major hurricane when it makes landfall late Friday night. Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Executive Director Blake Thaxton discussed those two agricultural sectors in an interview with …
By Clint Thompson The calendar finally says it’s fall, but with it may come a prolonged drought in the Southeast. That’s what happened in 2025 and has a tendency to occur no matter what year it is. An extended period of dry weather could have a negative effect on Christmas tree production in Alabama, especially with young trees, according to …
Drought-like conditions are expanding and worsening in areas across the Southeast, according to the Sept. 24 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Alabama Severe drought conditions are observed in parts of Alabama, starting in Escambia County in South Alabama, stretching northward to Greene, Hale, Tuscaloosa, Bibb and Chilton counties near the central part of the state. Moderate conditions include Mobile …
By Clint Thompson Elderberry is a high value crop that Alabama Extension is hoping growers can take better advantage of. Holt Akers-Campbell, Alabama Extension agent in Northeast Alabama, said there is not an Alabama producer who produces elderberry on a large scale. It’s been mostly reserved for small growers, but the potential is there for it to grow in popularity. …
By Clint Thompson Alabama Extension’s Grow More, Give More 250 Pound Challenge yielded 124,414 pounds of donated produce this year. The annual campaign allows Alabama gardeners to give back produce to those in need, which numbered 24,000 individuals and families that face food insecurity across the state. Bethany O’Rear, Alabama Extension home horticulture agent and leader of the Grow More, …
By Clint Thompson Drought conditions are worsening along the Gulf in South Alabama. Some areas are experiencing it worse than others. It largely depends on the soil type which varies in the area, says Jacob Kelley, regional Extension agent in Southwest Alabama. “I’ve got some guys that have some more clay soils and they’re kind of okay. As long as …
By Clint Thompson The lingering dry conditions being experienced across some areas in Georgia and Alabama means insect pressure is high in pecan orchards. Lenny Wells, University of Georgia Extension pecan specialist, discussed what insects are most problematic for Southeast growers in an interview with AgNet Media. “Black aphids have been horrible over the last month, I would say, and …
By Clint Thompson Drought conditions continue to worsen across parts of the Southeast, as pop-up thunderstorms have only impacted certain areas of Florida, Georgia and Alabama. This is according to the Sept. 10 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Alabama It wasn’t that long ago that most of Alabama was drought free and had sufficient moisture. That is in the …
