False Positive: Food Safety Regulations Important Amid Potential Cyclospora Outbreak
By Clint Thompson A potential outbreak of the Cyclospora parasite impacting lettuce should serve as a reminder to Southeast farmers about…
Ralstonia Research Focus of Florida Blueberry Summer Meetings
By Clint Thompson Ralstonia research is one of the topics highlighted at this summer’s blueberry meetings hosted by the University…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Protecting Florida Agriculture for the Next Generation
The Last Word By Wilton Simpson If you’ve spent any time in agriculture, you’ve learned a simple truth: We’re not…
Whiteflies Showing Up Sooner Than Expected
By Clint Thompson One familiar insect pest is starting to rear its ugly head this summer. Unfortunately, its arrival is…
Drought Monitor Update
The July 16 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor shows lingering drought conditions in the southern and northern areas of…
Bumper Satsuma Crop Expected in Cold-Hardy Citrus Region in 2026
By Clint Thompson This year’s satsuma mandarin crop in the cold-hardy citrus region is expected to be an abundant one;…
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Anthracnose Development a Concern for Southeast Pecan Producers
By Clint Thompson Scab is not the only disease impacting pecan orchards in the Southeast this summer. According to Lenny…
SCFBA Co-Chair: Window Open to Get Farm Bill Completed
By Clint Thompson The time is now for legislative leaders to strike a deal on the next farm bill. The…
Bamboo Field Day Features the Evolving Industry in Florida
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) hosted a bamboo field day in July at Phillip…
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Weekly Field Update Clemson Extension agents provide updates in The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various…
Cost-Saving Tactic: Pecan Producers May Delay Fertilizer Applications
By Clint Thompson Lenny Wells, University of Georgia Extension pecan specialist, reminds pecan producers that fertilizer applications are necessary but…
Weather Forecast: El Niño Development Leads to Reduction in Expected Tropical Systems
By Clint Thompson What was already projected to be a quiet tropical season may be a little quieter based on…
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