By Clint Thompson Alabama sweet corn producers should be mindful that corn earworm populations are spiking and pose a threat to their crop. Katelyn Kesheimer, Auburn University assistant professor and Extension specialist, talked about the insect and described what growers are seeing this year. “It was hit or miss depending on if you got hit with some of those major …
One or Two More Sprays Needed for Pecan Scab Disease
By Clint Thompson Pecan season is nearing harvest time for growers in Georgia and Alabama. But that doesn’t mean producers should skip any fungicide sprays for scab disease these last few weeks of the season. Lenny Wells, University of Georgia Extension pecan specialist, highlighted the need for scab management with harvest just a few weeks away on the earliest varieties. …
Drought Update: Extreme Dry Conditions Observed in Southwest Florida
Drought conditions vary across the southern states. Alabama has a few counties that are abnormally dry. Much of West Georgia is abnormally dry, and the southwest corner of Florida is either abnormally dry, moderately dry, severely dry or extremely dry, according to the latest release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Only a few areas in Alabama are abnormally dry. These …
Pre-registration Deadline for Expo is Aug. 11
The Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo is a little more than a week away for those growers in Florida, Georgia and Alabama planning to attend. The pre-registration deadline is just days away, however. Josh McGill, show director for AgNet Media, discussed why interested attendees should go ahead and register ahead of the event. “We’re super excited for this year’s show. Registration will …
Pre-registration Deadline for Expo is Aug. 11
By Clint Thompson The Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo is a little more than a week away for those growers in Florida, Georgia and Alabama planning to attend. The pre-registration deadline is just days away, however. Josh McGill, show director for AgNet Media, discussed why interested attendees should go ahead and register ahead of the event. “We’re super excited for …
Drought Conditions Across Southeast Region
Abnormally dry conditions are starting to spread more across Georgia and Alabama, while dry areas persist along the west coast of Florida, according to Thursday’s release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. A couple of areas in Georgia are abnormally dry. One is located along the Georgia-Alabama state line. It starts as far north as Floyd and Bartow counties and stretches …
Florida Vegetable Farmer to Vie for Southeastern Farmer of Year Award in October
A Florida vegetable farmer is one of 10 individual state winners who will compete for the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year Award in October. Wade Purvis, Immokalee, Florida, will represent the Sunshine State at the annual event in Moultrie, Georgia, on Oct. 17. Purvis operates 2,350 acres with 1500 acres rented and 500 acres owned. His crop …
U.S. Congressman Scott Addresses China Concerns During Conference
By Clint Thompson U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (R-GA-08) believes China to be an adversary, no longer an aggressive competitor. So, naturally when China controls certain agricultural inputs, most notably seed, it concerns the legislator. “I don’t blame the Chinese for being smart, I blame us for being naïve about what they were doing and not paying enough attention to it …
AgNet Media Announces Launch of Specialty Crop Grower Magazine
AgNet Media has announced the merger of two of its print brands to create a new magazine — Specialty Crop Grower. The magazine will serve growers of fruit and vegetable crops in the Southeast. Last year, AgNet Media purchased Florida Grower, a 116-year-old magazine with a loyal following among the state’s specialty crop producers. Florida Grower joined AgNet Media’s other …
AgNet Media Announces Launch of Specialty Crop Grower Magazine
AgNet Media has announced the merger of two of its print brands to create a new magazine — Specialty Crop Grower. The magazine will serve growers of fruit and vegetable crops in the Southeast. Last year, AgNet Media purchased Florida Grower, a 116-year-old magazine with a loyal following among the state’s specialty crop producers. Florida Grower joined AgNet Media’s other …