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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Georgia”
By Clint Thompson A costly but effective option for watermelon producers hoping to overcome fusarium wilt disease is the use of Carolina Strongback rootstock. Bhabesh Dutta, University of Georgia Extension vegetable pathologist, spoke about the rootstock during the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. He talked about its success in research trials on the UGA Tifton Campus. “This is our …
By Clint Thompson It is time for an important management practice for grape producers in the Southeast. Sarah Lowder, University of Georgia viticulture Extension specialist, discussed the importance of pruning and what strategies growers should consider when managing their vines. “It’s one of the most important practices that you’ll do. It will set your crop potential for the following year,” …
Pecan production was down this past season, especially in the Southeast, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service. Utilized production decreased by 6%, compared to 2022, totaling 271 million pounds. Bearing acreage was estimated at 441,000, also a decrease from the prior season. The average yield was 616 pounds per acre, down 36 pounds from the …
By Clint Thompson The controversial H-2A system was a point of emphasis during the University of Georgia Ag Forecast event last week. The only reliable source of labor for specialty crop producers is also extremely expensive, almost prohibitively so for some growers. It also has stringent regulations that can be burdensome for farmers trying to stay compliant. Producers like Karla …
By Clint Thompson No matter what state you are located in throughout the Southeast, if you are a peach producer, you are in dire need of a rebound season in 2024. Peach production was at such historical lows in 2023 that growers don’t just need production to return to normal this year; they need a bumper crop. “It always hurts …
Representative Austin Scott: I’m Worried About the Farm Bill By Clint Thompson Georgia Representative Austin Scott understands the political ramifications if a farm bill is not in place sooner rather than later. It would be in danger of not getting passed this year. “I’m worried about it. Obviously, we’ve got a March deadline on some of the funding aspects on …
By Clint Thompson Demand remains strong for Georgia’s fruits and vegetables. That’s the good news, believes Gopinath (Gopi) Munisamy, Distinguished Professor of Agricultural Marketing at the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The challenge is determining how growers can capitalize amid rising labor expenses and increasing imports from other countries. He highlighted the specialty crop sector …
By Clint Thompson The sustainability of Georgia’s No. 1 industry continues to be threatened by various factors; maybe none more so than the high input costs. It was a topic discussed by the state’s legislative and farming leaders during the University of Georgia Ag Forecast meeting last Friday. “We’re looking at commodity prices that were around 20, 30 years ago,” …
By Clint Thompson A fungal pathogen that was isolated to South Florida blueberries not too long ago is now on the radar of growers in North Florida and South Georgia. Phil Harmon, professor and Extension plant pathologist at the University of Florida, cautions farmers about algal stem blotch and believes it is a serious threat if not managed properly. “It’s …
Fort Worth, TX – In an effort to grow the pecan industry’s global relationships and increase exports, the American Pecan Council (APC) conducted its first reverse trade mission with Indian nut importers in key growing regions. The mission provided importers an up-close, educational look at the U.S. pecan industry and how the full value chain can offer a high-value, nutritious …
