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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Georgia”
By Clint Thompson Lenny Wells, University of Georgia Extension pecan specialist, reminds pecan producers that fertilizer applications are necessary but can be delayed. Wells noted in the UGA Extension Pecan Blog that growers who consider making a second nitrogen application, that process can be done anytime from now through August. The second application will be mostly helping the tree for …
By Clint Thompson What was already projected to be a quiet tropical season may be a little quieter based on the latest projections from Colorado State University. CSU is predicting nine named storms, four hurricanes and one major hurricane with winds topping 111 miles per hour. The 1991-2020 average is 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. CSU’s …
By Clint Thompson The cotton jassid’s impact on certain vegetable crops means Southeast growers need a management plan. Corteva’s Transform® WG Insecticide is that tool growers can count on, says Jared Walls, Corteva Technical Field Agronomist in Georgia, who also covers Alabama and Florida. “The good news is Transform is currently labeled on many of those specialty crops. When you …
By Clint Thompson Additional work is required for the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) and other specialty crop groups who want the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act to become permanent. The recently released legislation, introduced by U.S. Representative GT Thompson, would bring much-needed reform to the H-2A system. But more week is needed to make the first reform to …
ATLANTA, GA — The Georgia Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement Division is warning Georgia’s agricultural community to be vigilant after receiving multiple reports of sophisticated online scams targeting farmers searching for farm equipment. Investigators have identified fraudulent schemes in which scammers create highly convincing websites and online advertisements that appear to represent legitimate farm equipment dealerships. In many cases, the dealerships …
By Clint Thompson The July 4 holiday has come and gone, which means Georgia’s watermelon season is nearing its conclusion. The summer holiday provides a key harvesting window for Georgia producers. This year was no different. Some of the crop is still being picked this week, says Tim Coolong, professor and Extension specialist in the University of Georgia College of …
By Clint Thompson Bacterial spot is currently affecting peach orchards across the Southeast region. But it may not be the only disease to impact the trees during the final few weeks of this season. According to Phil Brannen, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension fruit disease specialist, anthracnose disease could become problematic on untreated trees, if the rainy conditions continue across …
By Clint Thompson Pecan estimates have been released for Georgia’s crop this year. Lenny Wells, University of Georgia Extension pecan specialist, said estimates are for 115 million pounds. But growers must take that with a grain of salt considering how the bearing acreage remains “in flux.” “You know, we’ve got more young trees coming into production every year. We lost …
ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper signed a proclamation officially declaring July 2026 as “Georgia Grown Watermelon Month,” celebrating one of the state’s signature summer crops and the Georgia farmers who grow it. With approximately 35,000 acres dedicated to watermelon production and a 2024 farm gate value of $220.5 million, Georgia is a national leader in watermelon …
By Clint Thompson Weed management is a vital part of specialty crop production every year for growers in the Southeast. No matter how control strategies evolve with artificial intelligence (AI), current tactics will still be implemented to some degree, according to Lynn Sosnoskie, assistant professor with Cornell University. She talked about smart sprayers, lasers and AI during the Southeastern Specialty …
