Simple Economics: Grafted Watermelon Plants’ Growth in North Florida Likely Minimal
By Clint Thompson The emergence of fusarium wilt disease in North Florida watermelons this year is a reminder about how…
Increased Costs for Watermelon Growers As Limited Volume Expected Out of Florida
By Clint Thompson Production costs are up for Southeast watermelon growers. That’s created concern for producers with harvest season just…
Sneak Peek: May 2026 Specialty Crop Grower Magazine
In this month’s sneak peek, the May issue of Specialty Crop Grower Magazine highlights peaches and how one Georgia grower…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: The Last Word
Rethinking Success in Specialty Crops Winter meeting season has wrapped up in Alabama. Fruit and vegetable growers now turn their…
‘Exceptional’ Drought Expanding in South Georgia, North Florida
By Clint Thompson One of the worst droughts in recent memory in the Southeast continues to worsen, according to the…
Potential Dry Weather Impacts on North Florida Watermelons
By Clint Thompson North Florida watermelon producers have dodged disease buildup with this year’s crop due to the lingering drought…
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Georgia Ag Commissioner Harper Announces Extension on Helene Block Grant Applications
ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced last Thursday that the deadline for impacted producers to submit…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Producers Seek USMCA Improvements
By Frank Giles When the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) went into effect in July 2020, specialty crop growers in the…
USDA Issues Second Supplemental Disaster Payment to Farmers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced last week that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is maximizing disaster…
Southeastern Specialty Crop Technology Conference Scheduled for May 5-6
By Clint Thompson A glimpse into agriculture’s future will be on display at the Southeastern Specialty Crop Technology Conference &…
Act Now: Don’t Miss May 1 Deadline for Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Savings
Time is running out to take advantage of hotel savings for the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The early-bird rate…
What’s Happening? Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates in Region
Weekly Field Update Clemson Extension agents provide updates in The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various…
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Alabama
May. 05, 2026
Extreme Drought Conditions Challenging Southeast Alabama
Apr. 29, 2026
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: The Last Word
Apr. 22, 2026
Dry Weather Preferred: Alabama Tomato Grower Discusses Current Drought
Apr. 21, 2026
Early-Season Peach Varieties in Doubt Following Freeze Event
Apr. 21, 2026
Drought Monitor Update: Worsening Conditions Across Southeast Region
Florida
May. 05, 2026
Extension Agent: North Florida Watermelons Progressing Like They Should Be
May. 05, 2026
NWA Executive Director Advocates for H-2A Improvements
May. 01, 2026
SCFBA Applauds House Approval of H.R. 7567
Apr. 30, 2026
Simple Economics: Grafted Watermelon Plants’ Growth in North Florida Likely Minimal
Apr. 30, 2026
Increased Costs for Watermelon Growers As Limited Volume Expected Out of Florida
Georgia
Apr. 30, 2026
Sneak Peek: May 2026 Specialty Crop Grower Magazine
Apr. 28, 2026
Georgia Ag Commissioner Harper Announces Extension on Helene Block Grant Applications
Apr. 28, 2026
Southeastern Specialty Crop Technology Conference Scheduled for May 5-6
Apr. 23, 2026
‘Golding’ Variety New Option for Pecan Producers
Apr. 22, 2026
GDA’s Hurricane Helene Block Grant Applications Due April 27
South Carolina
May. 01, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Apr. 24, 2026
What’s Happening? Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates in Region
Apr. 02, 2026
Updated Fungicide Recommendations to Manage Alternaria Leaf Spot on Brassicas
Mar. 18, 2026
How’s It Going? Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Feb. 26, 2026