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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Alabama”
By Clint Thompson Fall is a busy time of year for farmers. It is harvest season for crops like peanuts and cotton. Fall vegetables are in the ground. Pecan harvests will begin ramping up soon as well. Producers must be aware that their tractors and other farm equipment are at risk as well. Alabama Extension cautions growers about farm equipment …
By Clint Thompson The prolonged dry conditions in Northeast Alabama has forced the region’s fruit and vegetable growers to preserve what moisture remains in the ground, according to Eric Schavey, regional Extension agent in Northeast Alabama. “For the month of August, everybody was just kind of riding it out. They hadn’t worked any ground, because they’re trying to let it …
By Clint Thompson Increased drought across Alabama means fruit and vegetable producers are more likely to treat for insects than for any potential disease buildup. The lack of rain, as evidenced by the Sept. 11 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor, means diseases lack the necessary moisture to build up. However, it poses increased risk for insect pressure, says Jacob …
By Clint Thompson The lack of rain in recent weeks has led to drought conditions worsening across the Southeast, according to the Sept. 11 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Abnormally dry conditions in Alabama start in the southwest part of the state in Mobile and Baldwin counties and expand northward to Colbert and Lauderdale counties. Severe and moderate drought …
By Clint Thompson Dry conditions are worsening and expanding in Alabama. Abnormally dry conditions are observed in various parts of Georgia, while drought remains prevalent in South Florida. This is according to the Sept. 4 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Southwest Alabama is covered with drought, ranging from abnormally dry to severe drought. The dry conditions start in the …
By Clint Thompson Peach season has come and gone for Alabama producers. For those growers located in the central part of the state, it was an average year, says David Lawrence, regional Extension agent in central Alabama. He alluded to multiple external factors that could have impacted the region’s fruit this year. “It was okay. It was average; to some …
By Clint Thompson Insect management is an essential part of a growers’ plan of action, especially as they transition from summer to fall production. Paulo Gimenez Cremonez, Auburn Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, provided an update on what insects are present and should be a concern to fruit and vegetable growers. “Some of the insects we’re seeing right now mostly …
By Clint Thompson Southeast grape producers should be mindful of Pierce’s Disease (PD) potentially developing in their respective vineyards. Sarah Lowder, University of Georgia (UGA) viticulture Extension specialist, highlighted in the UGA Viticulture Blog that the disease is more likely to show up later in the season. “Generally, the first symptom to show up is marginal necrosis on the leaves. …
By Clint Thompson Alabama strawberry growers are on the cusp of another planting season. For some, it is more than a month away. For others, it’s about a month away. David Lawrence, regional Extension agent in central Alabama, explained the difference for producers who plant plug plants compared to bare roots. “We’d love to have everything in the ground by …
By Clint Thompson Sweet Grown Alabama continues to be an effective tool in connecting retailers and consumers to locally grown produce. Even though the program is still in a growing stage, it is becoming widely recognized across the state. Aisling Walding, assistant director of Sweet Grown Alabama, talked about the program’s growth and its spike in popularity. “We are still …
