Legislative News
Jun. 17, 2025
Specialty Crops Grateful for Vital Investments in U.S. Senate Ag Committee’s Reconciliation Draft
Jun. 16, 2025
National Potato Council Thanks Sen. Boozman for Specialty Crop Provisions in Senate Reconciliation Package
Oct. 18, 2024
FDACS Urges USDA to Issue Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Milton Agricultural Damage
Alabama Rains Have Vegetable Growers Concerned About Disease Development
By Clint Thompson Consistent rains in May and early June have Alabama vegetable growers concerned about disease development in this…
Hope for East Georgia Pecan Trees Following Helene?
By Clint Thompson Nut set in the Hurricane Helene-damaged pecan areas in East Georgia has been better than expected. Lenny…
UF/IFAS Study Traces Complex History of the Strawberry
If you eat fruits or vegetables, how often do you think about their history? Former University of Florida Institute of…
U.S. Department of Labor Suspending Enforcement of 2024 Farmworker Rule
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced it is suspending enforcement of the 2024 farmworker…
Sweet Grown Alabama Brings Local Flavor with Pop-Up Farmers Market
Montgomery, Ala. – Sweet Grown Alabama brought fresh, local flavor to Montgomery with a special pop-up farmers market on Wednesday, held…
Beware of Scab: Rains Mean Increased Risk of Disease in Pecans
By Clint Thompson Persistent rainfall in the Southeast means added moisture for the region’s pecan trees. It also means increased…
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Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Endangered Species on Your Label/Do You Know How to Comply?
By Brett Bultemeier EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of two articles on pesticide label changes related…
Water Needs Critical for Region’s Citrus Trees
By Clint Thompson Timing is critical for water needs for next season’s citrus crops across the Southeast. Much of the…
Power Panel: Various Topics Planned for Expo Discussion
By Clint Thompson Fruit and vegetable production will be under the spotlight during this year’s Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo,…
Summer Rains Limit Dry Conditions Across Southeast
Drought continues to be mostly a non-issue across the Southeast. This summer has provided adequate moisture across southern states like…
Drastic Drop: Watermelon Prices Decline Last Two Years
Florida’s watermelon market prices endured a drastic drop this year, and so did growers’ profits. According to a blog post…
Georgia Watermelon Growers Hope Prices Stabilize
By Clint Thompson Watermelon prices have not cooperated for Southeast growers looking to capitalize on their crop this summer. That’s…
Specialized News
Alabama
Jul. 01, 2025
Alabama Rains Have Vegetable Growers Concerned About Disease Development
Jun. 27, 2025
Sweet Grown Alabama Brings Local Flavor with Pop-Up Farmers Market
Jun. 26, 2025
Beware of Scab: Rains Mean Increased Risk of Disease in Pecans
Jun. 25, 2025
Water Needs Critical for Region’s Citrus Trees
Jun. 24, 2025
Beware Alabama Growers: Black Knot Disease in Plums
Florida
Jul. 03, 2025
Florida Tomato Conference Slated for Sept. 4
Jul. 02, 2025
North Florida Watermelon Season Recap
Jul. 01, 2025
Sneak Peek: July 2025 Specialty Crop Grower Magazine
Jul. 01, 2025
UF/IFAS Study Traces Complex History of the Strawberry
Jun. 27, 2025
U.S. Department of Labor Suspending Enforcement of 2024 Farmworker Rule
Georgia
Jul. 02, 2025
Summer Temps Predicted to Get Hotter
Jul. 02, 2025
Grape Producers Beware of Root Borer Emergence
Jul. 01, 2025
Sneak Peek: July 2025 Specialty Crop Grower Magazine
Jul. 01, 2025
Hope for East Georgia Pecan Trees Following Helene?
Jun. 26, 2025
Beware of Scab: Rains Mean Increased Risk of Disease in Pecans
South Carolina
Jun. 17, 2025
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Perfecting Peach Thinning is a Work in Progress
Jun. 03, 2025
Pair of Foliar Diseases Observed in South Carolina
May. 29, 2025
Thirteen South Carolina Entrepreneurs Awarded Funding for Agribusinesses
May. 23, 2025
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
May. 15, 2025