Overview of Florida’s Peach Industry
By Clint Thompson Adequate chilling and warm temperatures in early spring helped Florida’s peach crop to develop as they should.…
North Florida Watermelons ‘Excellent’ Crop
By Clint Thompson Watermelon harvests are well underway across the Suwanee Valley region of North Florida. Bob Hochmuth, University of…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Endangered Species Act Compliance for Herbicide Application
By Brett Bultemeier EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of two articles on pesticide label changes related…
IPCs Provide Citrus Trees a ‘Fighting Chance’
Citrus Research and Development Foundation President Morgan McKenna Porter said individual protective covers (IPCs) give newly planted trees a “fighting…
Georgia Ag Commissioner Touts ‘Great’ Time of Year for Fruits, Vegetables
By Clint Thompson Spring vegetable crops are in the ground. Fruits like peaches and blueberries are being harvested or about…
Eyeing More Profits: Alabama Tomato Farmer Modifying Business Operations
By Clint Thompson Low crop prices and high input expenses are forcing specialty crop producers to modify their farming operations.…
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Pecan Nut Casebearer Update
By Maegan Beatty Southeast pecan growers face an ongoing challenge from a tiny but destructive pest called the pecan nut…
FFVA Issues Letter Concerning H-2A Program
The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) is calling for the repeal of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Methodology…
Florida’s Challenging Tomato Season Impacted By Hurricanes, Unfavorable Markets
By Clint Thompson One Florida tomato grower’s assessment of this year’s crop focused on the plethora of challenges that state’s…
Sunburn a Concern for Watermelon Crop
By Clint Thompson High temperatures this week have watermelon producers concerned about potential sunburn on this year’s crop. It could…
Statistically Speaking: Labor Concerns Highlighted During Florida Ag Conference
By Clint Thompson Farmers spend a substantial amount of money every year to operate a labor force for their crops.…
Drought Monitor Update: Heavy Rains Alleviate Dry Conditions in Georgia, Alabama
Recent rainfall has provided much-needed moisture for parts of the Southeast, and it is reflected in the May 15 release…
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Alabama
May. 21, 2025
Eyeing More Profits: Alabama Tomato Farmer Modifying Business Operations
May. 19, 2025
Drought Monitor Update: Heavy Rains Alleviate Dry Conditions in Georgia, Alabama
May. 14, 2025
Alabama Farm Poll Coming to Mailbox Near You
May. 08, 2025
Plan Ahead If You Want to Grow Christmas Trees
May. 07, 2025
Let the Plantings Begin: Challenges Await Alabama Tomato Producer
Florida
May. 27, 2025
Downy Mildew Remains Key Threat to North Florida Watermelon Crop
May. 22, 2025
Drought Monitor Update: Florida Still Mostly Dry
May. 22, 2025
Overview of Florida’s Peach Industry
May. 22, 2025
North Florida Watermelons ‘Excellent’ Crop
May. 20, 2025
FFVA Issues Letter Concerning H-2A Program
Georgia
May. 27, 2025
Southeast Ag Leaders Stress Crop Protection Tools Importance Amid MAHA Commission Report
May. 21, 2025
Georgia Ag Commissioner Touts ‘Great’ Time of Year for Fruits, Vegetables
May. 21, 2025
Pecan Nut Casebearer Update
May. 16, 2025
Industry Leader’s Belief in UGA Grand Farm: We Have to Have It
May. 14, 2025
Sen. Ossoff Questions Secretary Rollins About Local Foods for Schools Program Cancellation
South Carolina
May. 23, 2025
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
May. 15, 2025
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
May. 07, 2025
USDA, South Carolina Department of Ag Award $4.1 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
Apr. 24, 2025
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Mar. 21, 2025
