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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
July 1, 2025
UF/IFAS Study Traces Complex History of the Strawberry
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June 27, 2025
U.S. Department of Labor Suspending Enforcement of 2024 Farmworker Rule
June 27, 2025
Sweet Grown Alabama Brings Local Flavor with Pop-Up Farmers Market
June 26, 2025
Beware of Scab: Rains Mean Increased Risk of Disease in Pecans
June 26, 2025
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Endangered Species on Your Label/Do You Know How to Comply?
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…
Field Day Touts Vegetable Research
In June, the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center (SWFREC) hosted a spring vegetable production field day to highlight research…
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July 1 Important Date Surrounding AEWR
By Clint Thompson Southeast specialty crop growers should circle July 1 on their calendars. It could serve as a pivotal…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Modern Ag Alliance Advocates for Crop Protection Tools
By Frank Giles Social media has become a popular platform to share ideas about human health and food. Some of…
Beware Alabama Growers: Black Knot Disease in Plums
Alabama Extension is reminding its plum growers about the potential dangers of black knot disease, a fungal infection caused by…
Learn About New Herbicide Rules and Tackling Troublesome Weeds
The Environmental Protection Agency has been updating its process for registration of pesticides to include more deference to the Endangered…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo to Feature Inspirational Speaker
The 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo will feature a special speaker and inspirational message from retired Battalion Commander Jack…
High North Florida Watermelon Acres; Low Market Prices
By Clint Thompson A significant uptick in North Florida watermelon acreage over the last two years has increased production substantially,…
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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. 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
Jun. 25, 2025
Water Needs Critical for Region’s Citrus Trees
Jun. 25, 2025
Summer Rains Limit Dry Conditions Across Southeast
Georgia
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
Jun. 25, 2025
Water Needs Critical for Region’s Citrus Trees
Jun. 19, 2025
Double Edge Sword: Increased Rain’s Impact on Region’s Pecan Crop
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