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By Clint Thompson Most of Alabama has experienced sufficient rainfall in recent weeks. That’s provided much of the state with adequate moisture. However, one area could use some rain showers, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Abnormally dry weather conditions are being observed across most of southern Alabama. Neil Kelly, Alabama regional Extension agent in Southeast Alabama talked about the …
By Frank Giles and Clint Thompson Inflation has touched consumers and businesses across the spectrum in the United States. It has been particularly problematic for farmers trying to remain profitable in a business where margins are tight. “Inflation is a very concerning problem and has impacted all of agriculture in a significant way,” said Tony DiMare, president of DiMare Fresh. …
By Tyler J Harper Georgia’s specialty crop growers are the backbone of a diverse and resilient agricultural economy. From fruits and tree nuts to vegetables, specialty crops play a critical role in feeding families, supporting rural communities and strengthening Georgia’s position as a national leader in agriculture. In 2024 alone, specialty crops contributed a massive $1.5 billion farm-gate value and …
By Clint Thompson Harvest season has come and gone for most watermelon growers in the Southeast. While producers are done producing this year’s crop, they are not done with its management. Growers are encouraged to disk any unwanted melons in the field once the season has ended, according to Tim Coolong, associate professor in the University of Georgia College of …
By Clint Thompson The H-2A program can be a complicated process for fruit and vegetable growers who are trying to remain in compliance. John Hollay, president and CEO of the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), believes the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act will help with making the process more streamlined. “We’ve got folks who have done everything right. All of …
By Clint Thompson The prolonged drought that lingered across the Southeast is still being observed in parts of Alabama, Florida and Georgia; just to a lesser extent. The most recent release of the U.S. Drought Monitor shows dry areas still present in all three states. Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist, talked about the drought and how …
By Clint Thompson The August 6 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor showed updated drought conditions across the Southeast, including Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Florida Extreme drought continues to be observed in various areas in Florida. One is located in the northern part of the state in all or parts of Gilchrist, Suwanee, Columbia, Union, Bradford, Clay, Putnam and Alachua …
Biocontrol Technologies, a specialist company in biological crop protection solutions, has announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness, one of the largest agricultural retailers in the United States. The agreement is intended to support the commercialization of T34 Biocontrol® in the U.S. market. Under the terms of the agreement, Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness will distribute T34 Biocontrol …
Citrus greening disease continues to loom over the cold-hardy citrus region. While the industry expands in South Georgia and North Florida, the threat of the disease (also known as huanglongbing, or HLB) remains a focal point of citrus meetings, including on July 28 at the Southeast Georgia Citrus Update in Lyons. Jonathan Oliver, University of Georgia (UGA) assistant professor and …
By Clint Thompson The Senate Agriculture Committee’s failure to advance the farm bill on Thursday was mostly due to disagreements over Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). That’s an unfortunate development for members of the specialty crops community, including Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council and co-chair of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA). “Sadly, those things are …
