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
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…
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…
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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,…
Mental Health a Focus of Recent Senate Hearing
By Clint Thompson Mental health was a focus of the recent Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing. Legislators asked witnesses,…
Double Edge Sword: Increased Rain’s Impact on Region’s Pecan Crop
By Clint Thompson Frequent rain events in Georgia and Alabama have created a potential good and bad scenario for the…
Avocado Production on Rebound in Florida?
By Clint Thompson Laurel wilt disease impacted Florida’s avocado production so much over the past decade, acreage dropped 40%. Jonathan…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Termination of Tomato Suspension Agreement a Victory
By Clint Thompson The termination of the United States-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement is a win for the domestic industry and…
Specialized News
Alabama
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
Jun. 18, 2025
Alabama Hemp Production Continues to Decline
Florida
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
Jun. 24, 2025
Drastic Drop: Watermelon Prices Decline Last Two Years
Jun. 20, 2025
High North Florida Watermelon Acres; Low Market Prices
Georgia
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
Jun. 17, 2025
UGA Extension Citrus Specialist Discusses Rust Mites
Jun. 13, 2025
Secretary Rollins: Block Grants Are Moving Forward
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