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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Georgia”
By Clint Thompson Last week’s sub-freezing temperatures over multiple days impacted Georgia’s early peach varieties. To what extent remains to be seen, explains Jeff Cook, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Peach and Taylor counties. “What I saw initially, it’s going to be an impact on some early stuff. It really depends on where you …
By Clint Thompson Economic relief was a focus during last week’s session in the Georgia Legislature. One of the main impacts was seen on Friday when Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed legislation (HB 1199) which suspends the state’s gas and diesel taxes for 60 days. The suspension was needed amid the conflict in Iran which has led to gas prices …
By Clint Thompson Choanephora rot is a fungal disease that causes a soft, wet rot on plants. It thrives in warm, humid conditions and is recognized by a fuzzy, “hairy” or pinhead-like fungal growth on infected areas. Where Is It? Choanephora rot is native to tropical and subtropical Asia and parts of Africa. The disease was first documented in the …
By Clint Thompson Summer weed control begins now for grape producers, according to one North Georgia Extension agent. Nathan Eason, County Extension Coordinator and Agricultural and Natural Resources agent for White County, noted in the University of Georgia Viticulture Blog that if growers have not applied herbicides in their respective vineyards, it is definitely time to do so. “We’re warming …
By Clint Thompson Weather conditions are starting to favor development for certain peach diseases that Southeast growers must be wary of. Blossom blight is especially concerning this time of year, says Phil Brannen, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension fruit disease specialist. “We’re pretty much hitting on bloom or full bloom, and blossom blight, which is the brown rot phase …
VIDALIA, GA – The Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and the Vidalia Onion Committee officially announced the 2026 pack date this week. Vidalia onion enthusiasts nationwide can mark their calendars for April 13, when the sweet onions will start shipping to grocery stores, bringing a taste of Georgia’s unique agricultural heritage to kitchens everywhere. “I’m excited to announce, in coordination with the …
By Clint Thompson Southeast pecan producers must remember that this is the time of year for ambrosia beetles to become active in orchards. They are especially dangerous to young trees and those that are currently experiencing stress-like conditions. Apurba Barman, University of Georgia (UGA) assistant professor of entomology at the UGA Tifton Campus, discussed the insect’s impact. “We have seen …
By Clint Thompson Horticultural oil applications are an effective way for peach producers to manage San Jose scale. But there are additional options that growers can implement if they do not achieve initial control. Brett Blaauw, assistant professor at the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, outlined those options in the UGA Peach Blog. He emphasized …
By Clint Thompson Georgia continues to observe prolonged drought conditions, according to the March 5 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. The current conditions are especially challenging in Southeast Georgia where the state’s Vidalia onions are produced. Extreme drought conditions are observed in Toombs County, one of the central areas for Vidalia onion production. Chris Tyson, University of Georgia (UGA) …
Georgia Vidalia onion producers should mark their calendars for Thursday, April 2, for the Vidalia Onion Field Day. It is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Georgia (UGA) Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center in Lyons, Georgia. Attendees will hear about the latest variety trials, learn about research pertaining to disease management, fertility trials, precision …
