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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Georgia”
By Clint Thompson An increase in temperatures throughout Georgia makes for challenging working conditions for farmers having to maintain crops this time of year. They are, however, favorable growing conditions for watermelon plants in the region. Watermelons prefer to grow under hot and dry conditions, says Tim Coolong, professor and Extension specialist in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural …
By Clint Thompson Neopestalotiopsis (Neo) disease in strawberries has garnered much of the headlines in recent years for Southeast producers. But other diseases can still leave a mark on production if growers are not careful. One, in particular, is a huge concern, says Phil Brannen, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension fruit disease specialist. “Phytophthora is still a problem. Not …
By Clint Thompson The current hot and dry weather conditions are conducive conditions for insect pests to build up population levels. That’s the current case in Georgia. Stormy Sparks, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension vegetable entomologist, discussed what insect pests that growers should be mindful of as plants are going into the ground. “With it hot and dry, you’re …
By Clint Thompson The current dry spell impacting the Southeast is having minimal impact on the region’s pecan crop – at least for now. That’s according to Lenny Wells, University of Georgia Extension pecan specialist. Wells discussed irrigation and pecans’ water needs during last week’s Georgia Pecan Growers Association Conference and Tradeshow in Perry, Georgia. “We are pretty dry right …
By Clint Thompson Southeast peach producers must be vigilant in applying fungicides this time of year. Phil Brannen, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension fruit disease specialist, explains that shuck split during the peach production season provides a vulnerable time for the crop against certain diseases, including peach scab. “I shouldn’t forget about scab. If we don’t have good fungicides …
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s legislative session was a “solid session for agriculture.” That’s the view shared by Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley following the session’s conclusion last week. “I would score the 2026 legislative session as a solid session for agriculture. We really went in with a goal of holding court and making sure there was no harm …
By Clint Thompson Diversification is a key to Georgia’s citrus industry finding sustained success. But producers also need to pinpoint what they can specialize in. It needs to be a couple of specific varieties, emphasizes Lindy Savelle, executive director of the Georgia Citrus Association and member of the Georgia Citrus Commission. “We want people to diversify to have a larger …
By Clint Thompson Pecan consumption is up across the U.S. which is a positive sign for Southeast growers. Serena Schaffner, chief marketing officer American Pecan Council and American Pecan Promotion Board, highlighted pecan marketing and consumption on Wednesday at the Georgia Pecan Growers Association Conference and Trade Show in Perry. She noted that retail sales are up 4.7% and intent …
By Clint Thompson A lot has changed with pecan production over the past decade. University research has generated updated recommendations regarding production that Georgia and Alabama growers must be aware of. This week’s University of Georgia Pecan Beginners Class provided University of Georgia Extension pecan specialist Lenny Wells that opportunity to educate the region’s growers. He highlighted irrigation requirements in …
Growers Gather To Tackle Crop Threats and Safety Standards By Clint Thompson and Frank Giles The Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference convened in January in Savannah, Georgia. The Savannah Convention Center, where the event is held, recently expanded, so attendees had a bigger trade show to enjoy. The conference provides more than 80 hours of educational programming on specialty …
