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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Alabama”
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 …
By Clint Thompson One Alabama farmer has cultivated a niche farming practice with his hydroponics operation. Hydroponics is a farming practice where a producer grows plants using a water-based mineral nutrient solution instead of traditional soil. It’s a process that Ralf Du Toit has made sustainable since 2012 with Extreme Greens Farm in Auburn, Alabama. While the main focus is …
By Clint Thompson Pecan producers in Georgia and Alabama are on the cusp of harvesting this year’s crop. But they can ill-afford to let their guards down with regard to the crop’s current needs, which right now, centers on water demands. This is according to Lenny Wells, University of Georgia Extension pecan specialist. Wells talked about pecans and their water …
By Clint Thompson Sweet Grown Alabama has grown leaps and bounds since its inception just seven years ago. Sweet Grown Alabama Director Ellie Watson talked about the program and her vision for it moving forward. “We’re incredibly proud of how much growth Sweet Grown Alabama has had since 2019. We went from a concept to a program with over 600 …
By Clint Thompson Alabama fruit and vegetable farmers and industry leaders can mark their calendars for next year’s Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) annual conference and trade show, scheduled for Feb. 3-5, 2027, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. AFVGA Executive Director Blake Thaxton discussed the event, slated for The Lodge at Gulf State Park. “It’s become the home for …
By Clint Thompson Last week’s Farm to Table Dinner in Auburn, Alabama, hosted by Sweet Grown Alabama, included farmers and industry leaders. Approximately 150 guests attended the event on Thursday, Aug. 13 and sampled Alabama-grown foods. This included jam from Hornsby Farms in Auburn and watermelon samples, provided by the Gulf Coast Watermelon Association watermelon queen. Sweet Grown Alabama Director …
