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Tasty treats are expected this Thanksgiving, but don’t let the leftovers linger too long this holiday season. Clostridium perfringens, a bacterium that proliferates in food kept at improper temperatures, thrives in high-protein foods of animal origin, including red meat, poultry, pork and gravy, according to an Ask IFAS article. While outbreaks are typically more prevalent in hospitals, nursing homes, prisons …
Thanksgiving Day means family reunions and turkeys being cooked across the U.S. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides safety tips for families cooking a turkey this year, starting with thawing the turkey. There are two safe ways to thaw a turkey: in the refrigerator or in cold water. Please be aware that thawing a frozen turkey on the kitchen …
By Clint Thompson The current deflated pecan market prices emphasizes the need for additional export markets for Georgia and Alabama producers. Growers are relying on regional and national pecan organizations to open up pathways for the Southeast pecan crop to find an international home, says Lenny Wells, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension pecan specialist. “It certainly creates even more of …
By Clint Thompson The calendar says it’s the end of November, which means it is prime time for Florida blueberry producers to manage potential disease buildup in next year’s crop. Phil Harmon, professor and Extension plant pathologist at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, highlighted a few that growers should be mindful of this time of …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement in response to the USDA’s Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops initiative announced last week. “The last four years have been turbulent for the specialty crop industry due to skyrocketing costs of production inputs, especially labor, as well as competition from imports with lower input costs. This …
By Clint Thompson A new administration in the White House beginning in 2025 provides a fresh start for the agricultural community. Bob Redding, who works for the Redding Firm and serves as a lobbyist for agricultural groups in Washington, D.C., discussed the ramifications of the November election and what can be expected in the agricultural industry moving forward. “I think …
By Clint Thompson Much of the Southeast continues to endure drought-like conditions, according to the most recent release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Only south-central Georgia and southern Florida has sufficient moisture. Alabama remains the state hit worst by the current dry conditions. All of Alabama is suffering some level of dry conditions. Extreme drought is being observed in southern …
By Clint Thompson The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) estimates agricultural production losses between $40.3 million and $162.2 million for Florida due to Hurricane Helene. It will be a few more months before farmers and industry experts receive a final, more conclusive report, says Christa Court, UF/IFAS EIAP director. “We …
Macon, Ga – The Weathered But Strong: Georgia Hurricane Relief Fund partners announced that applications are open for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene. This fund aims to provide financial assistance to those in need. Farmers across the affected areas are urged to apply. “Far too many of our Georgia farm families have faced extraordinary challenges this year. The incredible generosity …
Citrus canker has long been a presence and concern for Florida’s citrus growers. Growers in North Florida, South Georgia and South Alabama should be wary of its potential spread into the cold-hardy citrus region. Clive Bock, a research plant pathologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, spoke about the disease during the recent Cold-Hardy Citrus Meeting at the University of …
