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Drought is expanding and worsening across the Southeast, especially in Florida, Georgia and Alabama, according to the most recent release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. All of Alabama is suffering from dry conditions, ranging from abnormally dry to severe drought conditions. The driest part of the state is located in the northwest part of the state. Severe conditions are located …
By Clint Thompson University of Georgia (UGA) Extension advises grape producers to remain diligent with their fungicide applications. Phil Brannen, UGA Extension fruit disease specialist, discussed disease management, with harvests slated to commence soon across the region. “We’re starting to see some downy mildew coming out right now, so we are getting some disease as we’re looking towards the latter …
By Clint Thompson Hurricane Debby’s recent trek through North Florida and South Georgia serves as a reminder about the dangers of floodwaters contacting fruits and vegetables in the field. With the potential for additional storms over the next couple of months, growers are reminded that any crop that is on the ground and comes in contact with floodwaters cannot be …
By Clint Thompson The current dry weather with occasional spotty rainfall is trending across the Southeast. According to Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension agricultural climatologist, it’s likely to continue through the week. “I’m looking at the rainfall forecasts for the next couple of weeks. It does look like there’s going to be some periods of rain across different parts …
By Clint Thompson An extended dry period in North Georgia has led to minimal disease buildup this summer for the state’s apple producers. Whether that continues depends on how much additional rain the region records over the next month. Phil Brannen, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension fruit disease specialist, said disease infections in apple orchards were almost nonexistent through mid-July. …
By Clint Thompson There’s already a substantial amount of Christmas tree production in Alabama. But considering how many homes are filled with artificial trees every year, there’s substantial room for growth, believes Jeremy Pickens, Alabama assistant Extension professor in horticulture at Auburn University. Pickens continues to advocate for new plantings for producers who are looking to add to their specialty …
The impact of Hurricane Debby on the cold-hardy citrus region appears minimal, according to one industry expert. Lindy Savelle, executive director of the Georgia Citrus Association and member of the Georgia Citrus Commission, said any damage from the wind-heavy storm was limited to the younger citrus trees. Savelle has groves in Georgia’s Thomas County. Young Trees “When we get a …
By Frank Giles A rally cry in agriculture that rings true in recent years is: “Food security is national security.” This mantra is often used in relation to trade disruptions caused by imports of agricultural products from foreign countries that cut into the profitability of U.S. farms. This is especially true for Southeastern specialty crop growers who have seen their …
Drought-like conditions continue to persist across parts of the Southeast. But they have also decreased since a couple of weeks ago, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Florida’s dry conditions are mostly isolated to the northern region of the state. Abnormally dry conditions are observed in an area containing Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist, Columbia, Union, Alachua, Marion and Citrus counties. Polk …
The cover story of the August issue of Specialty Crop Grower Magazine highlights the ongoing concerns over foreign investments being made into farmland across the U.S. As of 2021, about 3.1% or 40.83 million acres of U.S. ag land is foreign owned. Southeastern states like Florida, Alabama and Georgia have implemented action to address the issue. The Florida Legislature passed …
