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By Frank Giles When the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) went into effect in July 2020, specialty crop growers in the Southeast were disappointed the replacement of the North American Free Trade Agreement did little to protect their domestic interests and markets. When the agreement was crafted, it included a provision that the USMCA would undergo a joint review to assess …
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced last week that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is maximizing disaster assistance support for producers by issuing a second Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) payment to eligible producers who have approved program applications for losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has already provided …
By Clint Thompson A glimpse into agriculture’s future will be on display at the Southeastern Specialty Crop Technology Conference & Show on May 5-6 at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Registration remains open for the event which is expected to attract fruit and vegetable growers, university faculty and students, Agtech startups and robotics …
Time is running out to take advantage of hotel savings for the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The early-bird rate at the host hotel expires May 1, so attendees will want to book soon to lock in the lower price. The Expo will take place Aug. 12–13 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers. Each year, the …
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. Lowcountry Report Anna Sara Hill Zack Snipes Midlands Report Sarah Scott Upstate Report Andy Rollins
By AgNet Media Staff The Florida Citrus Show marked another successful event in March in Fort Pierce. The show provided attendees with a fun, informative day to learn about citrus and specialty crops while engaging with exhibitors during the tailgate-style trade show. CRAFT Update Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) programs have been very popular with growers and have incentivized …
By Clint Thompson Southeast pecan growers will soon have a new variety at their disposal. University of Georgia pecan breeder Patrick Conner discussed the ‘Golding’ variety at the recent Georgia Pecan Growers Association Conference in Perry, Georgia. “It’s selected for having exceptional quality, good yield and good scab resistance. We think it’ll be a general use cultivar for growers who …
By Frank Giles For BJ Wilkerson, farming is all he’s every known, and he would not have it any other way. As a fourth-generation farmer, he says his family is working hard to ensure there is a place for the fifth generation to continue the legacy. “We have about eight family members involved working on the farm, along with 11 …
By Clint Thompson The House Ag Committee did its part in the farm bill process with its passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 on March 5, 2026. House Republicans are eyeing a floor vote for the farm bill legislation during the last week in April, according to Politico. John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs …
By Clint Thompson The interim final rule (IFR) revising the methodology used to determine H-2A’s adverse effect wage rate (AEWR) was a win for specialty crop growers. The industry will score an even bigger victory once the rule becomes permanent. John Hollay, president and CEO of the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), discussed the interim final rule and what …
