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By Clint Thompson Parts of Northeast Alabama are receiving increasing amounts of rainfall in recent weeks. But dry conditions are needed with planting season on the horizon. “You can drive 45 minutes northwest, and they’ve got four inches of rain where we got like one inch of rain. Then you get on around Huntsville and they got about 7.5 inches …
By Clint Thompson Alabama is not a large user of the H-2A program. But it is vital to those specialty crop producers who rely on it for an adequate labor force. That’s why it is concerning to hear some growers in the central part of the state not receiving their workforce in a timely manner. David Lawrence, regional Extension agent …
By Clint Thompson Alabama peach producers are optimistic about this year’s crop following adequate chilling hours this winter. Whether that optimism stays up until harvest season remains to be seen. Edgar Vinson, assistant research professor and Extension specialist in the Department of Horticulture at Auburn University, provided an update on how growers are viewing this upcoming peach season. “They’re pretty …
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) recently received reports of “unsolicited” seeds being delivered to residents across the state through the United States Postal Service (USPS). The seeds reported were identified as tomato and onion seeds and tested negative for harmful compounds. The practice, known as agricultural smuggling, is the illegal import or export of agricultural …
By Clint Thompson Strawberry season has already brought a wide range of emotions to one Alabama producer. Taylor Hatchett, a grower in Chilton County, discussed this year’s crop at the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Conference and Trade Show in Gulf Shores, Alabama. “This is going to be an interesting strawberry year. This year we had problems with the …
By Clint Thompson Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) should be a concern for Alabama vegetable growers. Two outbreaks since 2020 is cause for concern, especially since there were only two outbreaks in the previous 40 years. Alabama farmers must be mindful of controlling western flower thrips, the major vectors of the disease, says Paulo Gimenez Cremonez, Auburn Assistant Professor and …
By Clint Thompson The cost of doing business remains a huge concern for Alabama’s specialty crop farmers heading into the 2025 season. Input prices remain inflated, while market prices remain mostly deflated. Wendiam Sawadgo, Auburn assistant professor and Extension economist, explains how the math is not adding up for fruit and vegetable producers to remain sustainable. “Inflation has come down …
By Clint Thompson The Sweet Grown Alabama branding program continues to be a valuable resource for the state’s agriculture industry to connect with consumers. Founded in 2019, the program allows specialty crop producers and their farming operations to be included in a database that serves consumers who want to support locally grown produce. They could be searching for strawberries, peaches, …
By Clint Thompson Alabama’s fruit and vegetable industry has room for growth. But how does it get there? It was a point of emphasis during a panel discussion at the recent Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Conference and Trade Show in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Industry leaders like producer Taylor Hatchett discussed specialty crops and how the industry can grow …
By Clint Thompson Alabama farmers are on the cusp of another spring planting season. However, the same challenges that have existed the past several years could once again challenge profit margins this season, says Adam Rabinowitz, Alabama Extension economist. “The big concerns going into 2025 are certainly on inputs of production that still remains pretty high and a lot of …
