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A part of Georgia’s citrus crop lies in the southeastern part of the state. Aubrey Shirley, University of Georgia (UGA) Tattnall County Extension coordinator, believes that portion is continuing to grow. The main threat to that growth is citrus greening disease. “If we get greening really bad and it starts to hinder production, I think the industry is so young, …
Weekly Field Update Clemson Extension agents provide updates in The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various crops being produced throughout the state. Statewide Report Tony Keinath, Extension Plant Pathologist Lowcountry Report Anna Sara Hill Midlands Report Rob Last Daniel Lyon Sarah Scott
By Clint Thompson Specialty crop growers must contend with various challenges every season. Weather can be one of those obstacles this time of year, in particular, pop-up thunderstorms. Inclement weather can occur all of a sudden, which brings dangerous lightning strikes with it. Shannon Carnevale, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Natural Resources and Conservation Extension Agent, …
By Clint Thompson The future of the USMCA is unclear. What is clear is that modifications need to be made to the important piece of legislation, says Chris Butts, executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA). “Yes, we did feel like changes were needed, and frankly, I think we need to let the dust settle a …
By Frank Giles In almost every conceivable sector, artificial intelligence (AI) is exploding onto the scene as it merges into our daily lives. Agriculture is no exception, as AI technology becomes integral in the agtech sector. Some sources indicate that the U.S. market value of AI in agriculture has already surpassed $1 billion. Expectations are for that figure to rise. …
By Clint Thompson The decreased chance for a hurricane this year does not mean one won’t happen. In fact, there is an increased chance for a pop-up storm to occur in this scenario, according to Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist. “What some of the consequences that they’re starting to talk a little bit now are with …
By Clint Thompson Last week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference provided growers an opportunity to hear about various topics impacting the agricultural industry. One of the sessions focused on legislative issues. Bob Redding, who works for the Redding Firm and serves as a lobbyist for agricultural groups in Washington D.C., attended the three-day conference and provided attendees with an update on …
In this month’s sneak peek, the August issue of Specialty Crop Grower Magazine highlights the skyrocketing input costs that are impacting day-to-day farming operations. Various growers across the Southeast spoke up about the costs, relating to diesel, fertilizer and pesticide use. Those growers included Kent Hamilton and Jessica Kirk from Georgia and Tony DiMare from Florida, who said he has …
By Clint Thompson Drought-like conditions continue to decrease across the Southeast, according to the July 23 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Florida In Florida, extreme conditions still persist in the northern part of the state, though the western counties in the Florida Panhandle, including Escambia, Santa Rose, Okaloosa, Walton and Holmes, have sufficient moisture. Extreme conditions have been reduced …
Florida tomato farmers and industry specialists should mark their calendars for the Florida Tomato Conference, scheduled for Sept. 10 and Sept. 17. The conference will start with the Food Safety Workshop/T-Gap Renewal on Thursday, Sept. 10, scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma, Florida.Click here to register. Registration for the Food …
