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The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants and other products, endorsed last week the following legislation that will be considered during the 2023 Farm Bill discussions: The SCFBA was established to advocate for broad-based Farm Bill policy initiatives to …
Cucumber downy mildew was discovered early last week in South Carolina, according to the South Carolina Grower. Clemson plant pathologist Tony Keinath attributed the discovery at the Coastal Research and Education Center on June 12 to a rain event that occurred the previous week. The plant, Straight 8, was observed with 50% diseased leaf area which suggests that infection started …
A country known for its many purchases of U.S. agricultural products could soon become a greater buyer following an agricultural trade mission (ATM). Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade Alexis Taylor brought almost 40 U.S. food companies and commodity groups to Japan in hopes of boosting farm and food exports to the country. “I heard a lot of real positive …
By Clint Thompson North Florida watermelon producers are close to being done harvesting this year’s crop. A small percentage remained this week, says Bob Hochmuth, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Regional Specialized Extension agent in Live Oak, Florida. “We’re winding down, but there’s still a number of fields that are later planted. I’m going to …
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. Midlands Rob Last Sarah Scott Feature keyphrase: South Carolina Grower Slugs: Clemson Extension South Carolina Grower Category: South Carolina Use Clemson logo. Thanks.
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) continues to prioritize its farmers and promote an even playing field when discussions center on trade. Its leadership recently visited with legislative leaders and those with a vested interest in the looming Farm Bill. Chris Butts, executive vice president of the GFVGA, discussed his organization’s trip to Washington D.C. …
The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) encourages specialty crop farmers and industry leaders to mark their calendars for the 49th annual Agricultural Labor Relations Forum. The Florida Specialty Crop Forum will present the three-day event on Sept. 6-8 at the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek. Every year the forum educates agricultural employers, which includes producers, shippers, farm labor …
By Clint Thompson The final watermelon harvests in North Florida have growers combatting a plethora of diseases. Those attempting to stretch another picking from their fields this week will have to overcome any number of diseases. These include downy mildew, powdery mildew, Alternaria leaf spot, gummy stem blight and watermelon mosaic. Bob Hochmuth, University of Florida Institute of Food and …
Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) announced the House of Representatives passed the Block Grant Assistance Act on June 12. This critical bill provides needed authority for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue block grants to growers devastated by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. It now heads to the Senate for consideration. Those supporting the Block Grant Assistance Act include Florida Commissioner of …
Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03), Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL-02), Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-07), and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) introduced a bill to include phosphate and potash on the final list of critical minerals of the Department of the Interior. “A nation that cannot feed itself is not secure. Without the necessary inputs to feed, clothe and fuel our nation, we’re leaving …
