IMMOKALEE, Fla. — Florida’s watermelon producers face two new viruses. But it is important to remember that finding a disease is the first step to managing it, says a University of Florida scientist who helped diagnose both diseases. “Now that it is known that there are additional (watermelon) viruses in the mix, efforts can be made to determine their impacts …
Crop Updates: Clemson Extension Agents Provide Timely Information
Clemson Extension agents provide updates in the The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various crops being produced throughout the state. Midlands Justin Ballew reports, “Last week was warm and humid again. Some of our sandier fields got dry enough early in the week that crops were wilting in between waterings. We got a bunch of rain …
GFVGA Celebrates 25 Years of Impact
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp attends organization’s celebration By Clint Thompson It is not often an organization celebrates 25 years of impact to Georgia’s No. 1 industry – agriculture. But that is exactly what is happening this year with the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA). Twenty-five years after its first organizational meeting at the Rural Development Center in Tifton, …
High Tunnel Producers: Be Wary of Spider Mites
Alabama Extension reminds growers that they need to be mindful of spider mites in high tunnels that naturally exclude rain. A high tunnel environment provides perfect conditions since spider mites like it hot and dry. Producers need to scout and respond in a timely manner. Infestations must be detected early and managed immediately to prevent any outbreaks. In order to …
Southeast Grape Crop Needs Dry Weather
By Clint Thompson A rainy summer in the Southeast only got wetter this week thanks to the tropical system ‘Fred.’ It could have a negative impact on the region’s grape crop, which is at the beginning of harvest, says Phil Brannen, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Fruit Disease Specialist. According to the University of Georgia Weather Network, Gainesville, Georgia received …
Hemp Research: Flowering Behavior Provides Guidance for Florida Growers
APOPKA, Fla. — New UF/IFAS research emphasizes two important factors for Florida growers to consider before planting hemp; variety selection and factor day length. Hemp needs sufficient time for vegetative growth to occur before the photoperiod begins, which causes the plant to flower. If a grower plants a hemp crop that is too late or a variety that is incompatible …
Bayer’s Expanded Movento MPC Label Boosts Management Options for Whiteflies
By Clint Thompson Dry weather in the Southeast is inevitable. Those conditions could bring a resurgence of whitefly pressure, says Roy Morris, senior technical sales rep at Bayer. “When it’s wet, although your plants are lush, you start getting some fungi and things that’ll naturally occur and take out the (whitefly) populations. When it’s hot and dry, they can turn …
Clemson Extension Seeks Input for Fruit and Vegetable Meeting Planning
According to The South Carolina Grower, Clemson Extension is seeking input for fruit and vegetable meetings with a short, anonymous survey. The survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete. No personal information will be collected. Click here to complete the survey. Sponsored ContentTriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in …
Citrus, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo a Sweet Success
By Clint Thompson Friends reunited. Farmers shared stories. Industry leaders talked about the latest trends in citrus, vegetable and specialty crops. Yes, AgNet Media’s Citrus, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo was a success. Just being able to meet again for an in-person show was a win following last year’s virtual show amid the coronavirus pandemic. Approximately 750 attendees pre-registered for …
Weed Management with Fumigants
By Nathan Boyd Fumigants are the cornerstone of pest management programs in most high-intensity plasticulture production systems. They are used to manage soil-borne pathogens, nematodes and weeds. Fumigants have been broadly adopted because they reduce pest populations prior to crop establishment and provide a means to control pests for which there are no other viable alternatives. In addition, fumigants enable …