North Florida Drought’s Impact on Watermelon Plantings
By Clint Thompson Extreme drought conditions are still prevalent throughout North Florida, expanding from the Panhandle all the way as…
Georgia Needs Management Plan for Citrus Greening
Citrus greening disease has yet to find its footing in Georgia’s commercial citrus. But if it does, Georgia’s growers need…
Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant Applications Open March 16
ATLANTA – Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced this week that Georgia farmers, ranchers and foresters in eligible counties that…
After Freeze, Ambrosia Beetles Are Potential Threat
Florida citrus growers should be on the lookout for an uncommon citrus pest following the recent freeze events that devastated…
GFVGA Roundtable Discussion: Pleas Made for Permanent Change to AEWR
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) helped host a roundtable discussion with legislators in Washington…
SCFBA Co-Chair Commends Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026
By Clint Thompson The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 is hopefully the first step in a new…
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Peach Alert: Be Proactive in Managing San Jose Scale
By Clint Thompson Peach producers need to be proactive in guarding against San Jose scale, an annual pest that becomes…
Crossover Day Looms for Georgia Legislature
By Clint Thompson One of the pivotal points in the Georgia legislative calendar happens this week with Crossover Day scheduled…
Sneak Peek: March 2026 Specialty Crop Grower Magazine
In this month’s sneak peek, the March issue of Specialty Crop Grower Magazine highlights the recent deep freeze event in…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: One Pill Kills
By Frank Giles I’ve been attending the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah for nearly 20 years. This…
Attention Blueberry Producers: Repeated Insecticide Sprays Needed Against Chilli Thrips
By Clint Thompson Georgia blueberry producers have viable insecticide options to protect their crop against chilli thrips. They just has…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Building Tech Tools Growers Can Use
By Frank Giles Editor’s Note: This is the fourth article in a series featuring land-grant universities and plans to prepare…
Specialized News
Alabama
Mar. 05, 2026
Drought Impacting Southeast Alabama’s Spring Plantings
Mar. 05, 2026
Alabama Peach Producers Hope to Avoid Late Season Freeze Event
Feb. 26, 2026
Decision Time for Alabama Citrus Producer
Feb. 24, 2026
Research Critical for Alabama’s Strawberry Industry
Feb. 20, 2026
Know Where Crops Will Be Sold Before Planting
Florida
Mar. 06, 2026
Statistical Evidence: Domestic Interest in Farm Jobs Almost Non-Existent
Mar. 06, 2026
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Growers Look at Grafting to Fight Fusarium Wilt in Watermelon
Mar. 06, 2026
TAP Assistance for Florida Growers Impacted by Recent Freeze Event
Mar. 05, 2026
USDA Applauded for Issuing Disaster Declaration for Florida
Mar. 05, 2026
House Ag Committee Announces Passage of H.R. 7567
Georgia
Mar. 06, 2026
Statistical Evidence: Domestic Interest in Farm Jobs Almost Non-Existent
Mar. 06, 2026
Dieback a Concern in Citrus Trees Following Freeze
Mar. 04, 2026
Georgia Needs Management Plan for Citrus Greening
Mar. 04, 2026
Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant Applications Open March 16
Mar. 03, 2026
GFVGA Roundtable Discussion: Pleas Made for Permanent Change to AEWR
South Carolina
Feb. 26, 2026
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Building Tech Tools Growers Can Use
Feb. 19, 2026
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Feb. 17, 2026
SC School Cafeterias Serving More Locally Grown Produce with Help of New State Program
Feb. 12, 2026
What is Happening? Clemson Extension Agents Provide Specialty Crop Updates
Feb. 05, 2026