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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Georgia”
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 Bacterial spot disease remains a challenge for peach growers in the Southeast. Even after last year’s weather conditions were not conducive for the disease’s development, growers should consider it a threat every year. Phil Brannen, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension fruit disease specialist, talked about the disease and its impact in an interview with AgNet Media. …
By Clint Thompson A federal court’s ruling that the Department of Labor’s (DOL) current adverse effect wage rate methodology is unlawful was a setback for producers and industry leaders. One of those leaders is Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) Executive Director Chris Butts. He advises farmers on what the next step should be in this frustrating process. “Take …
By Clint Thompson This year’s summer season is on its last leg with fall weather on the horizon. For the second straight summer, the Southeast, including Florida, Georgia and Alabama, did not experience a hurricane or tropical storm. It’s not a surprise to Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension agricultural climatologist, who attributes the lack of Atlantic tropical activity to …
By Clint Thompson Pecan scab disease was high this year in some areas in Georgia. Lenny Wells, University of Georgia Extension pecan specialist, highlighted what pecan-producing areas have experienced more scab than others. “On the eastern side of the state, it’s been a little drier and so the pressure has not been as bad. We didn’t see nearly as much …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Pecan Growers Association (GPGA) Fall Field Day on Thursday provided an outlet for researchers and industry specialists to meet with growers on the cusp of this year’s harvest season. The field day was held at Southern Hills Orchards in Leesburg, Georgia. University specialists provided farmers an update on various topics impacting this year’s crop. That …
By Clint Thompson Hurricane Helene block grant relief is on its way, according to Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper. Harper made the announcement at the Joint Ag Issues Summit on Aug. 20 in Perry, Georgia. He said the goal is to have the block grant funding start to roll out this fall. “We’re working on that timeline as we speak. …
By Clint Thompson Pop-up thunderstorms this summer have made it feel rainier than it really has been across the Southeast. While some areas have experienced timely rains, the Aug. 27 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor shows much of the region is still experiencing drought-like conditions. Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension agricultural climatologist, discussed the current weather pattern. “It’s …
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 There is a lot to like about U.S. Representative GT Thompson’s (PA-15) Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026; legislation that would improve accessibility and labor costs with the H-2A program. Chris Butts, executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), highlighted those positives, as his organization hosted this year’s Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum …
