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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Alabama”
By Clint Thompson Alabama farmers and homeowners interested in learning how to grow Christmas trees are invited to attend a Christmas tree workshop, hosted by Alabama Extension. It will be held on April 5 at the Farm House Café in Thorsby, Alabama. Sign in will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the classroom educational session being held from 10 a.m. to …
By Clint Thompson Alabama is not a large user of the H-2A program. But it is vital to those specialty crop producers who rely on it for an adequate labor force. That’s why it is concerning to hear some growers in the central part of the state not receiving their workforce in a timely manner. David Lawrence, regional Extension agent …
By Clint Thompson Alabama peach producers are optimistic about this year’s crop following adequate chilling hours this winter. Whether that optimism stays up until harvest season remains to be seen. Edgar Vinson, assistant research professor and Extension specialist in the Department of Horticulture at Auburn University, provided an update on how growers are viewing this upcoming peach season. “They’re pretty …
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) recently received reports of “unsolicited” seeds being delivered to residents across the state through the United States Postal Service (USPS). The seeds reported were identified as tomato and onion seeds and tested negative for harmful compounds. The practice, known as agricultural smuggling, is the illegal import or export of agricultural …
By Clint Thompson Strawberry season has already brought a wide range of emotions to one Alabama producer. Taylor Hatchett, a grower in Chilton County, discussed this year’s crop at the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Conference and Trade Show in Gulf Shores, Alabama. “This is going to be an interesting strawberry year. This year we had problems with the …
By Clint Thompson Southeast strawberry producers must be wary that spider mites could make the neopestalotiopsis disease problem worse, says Phil Brannen, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension fruit disease specialist. “I think growers need to be looking for spider mites more aggressively, scouting and definitely you need to be aware of that. They could exacerbate or increase the problem,” Brannen …
By Clint Thompson Alabama fruit and vegetable growers can go ahead and mark their calendars for next year’s Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) Conference and Trade Show. It will once again be held in February in Gulf Shores, Alabama, says Blake Thaxton, executive director of the AFVGA. “It is an ideal time, and I think we’re gaining steam …
By Clint Thompson Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) should be a concern for Alabama vegetable growers. Two outbreaks since 2020 is cause for concern, especially since there were only two outbreaks in the previous 40 years. Alabama farmers must be mindful of controlling western flower thrips, the major vectors of the disease, says Paulo Gimenez Cremonez, Auburn Assistant Professor and …
By Clint Thompson According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, the average farming age was 58 with only about 9% of total producers less than 35 years old. It is a profession that needs to get younger, but how does that happen? Alabama producer Taylor Hatchett believes industry leaders must focus on the worthy profession they get to serve and …
By Clint Thompson Tariffs are one of the more controversial topics being handled by the Trump Administration. Since it involves the United States’ current trade relationships with China, Canada and Mexico, it’s helpful to understand what they are and their impact on Southeast agriculture. Adam Rabinowitz, Alabama Extension economist, highlighted tariffs and why they are implemented. His main concern are …
