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Cold-hardy citrus producers need to be prepared for a potential freeze event next week. Mary Sutton, University of Georgia (UGA) assistant professor and citrus Extension specialist, cautioned growers on the UGA Citrus Blog that temperatures are expected to drop in the low 30s across the region next Monday and Tuesday, and perhaps in the upper 20s in some areas. The …
With the fall and winter crop season underway, many growers have workers in the fields. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations have caused concerns about agents coming to farms and how to prepare in the event that a visit occurs. The Department of Labor (DOL) released a report that linked ICE enforcement to higher food costs and supply risks. This …
By Clint Thompson It is never too early to start preparing for the Christmas holidays; whether you’re a home owner or a Christmas tree producer. According to Jeremy Pickens, Alabama assistant Extension professor in horticulture at Auburn University, Christmas tree farmers are in the final stages of preparation with farms expected to be flooded with visitors in the upcoming weeks. …
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $38.3 million in Congressionally mandated recovery assistance to South Carolina agricultural producers through a block grant agreement with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) to help producers recover from Hurricane Helene. “Farmers and ranchers across the Southeast are …
By Clint Thompson The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working to ensure pesticides remain a viable source of protection for farmers and their crops. That’s the message Taylor Singleton, University of Georgia assistant professor and Extension sustainability specialist, is preaching to growers at county meetings and different crop events, which included last week at the Southern Peanut Growers Conference in …
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced it is suspending enforcement of the 2024 farmworker rule. The decision provides much-needed clarity for specialty crop producers navigating the H-2A program. As multiple federal court injunctions have created significant legal uncertainty, inconsistency, and operational challenges for farmers lawfully employing H-2A workers, this field assistance bulletin clarifies that …
COLUMBIA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture to award $4.1 million for 26 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program. The 26 projects consist of four infrastructure projects and 22 equipment projects to build resilience along the middle of the supply chain while strengthening local …
By Clint Thompson A reduction in force could mean a delay in action by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with regards to mancozeb use in grapes. The Trump administration has stated in the past its intent to fire more than 1,000 scientists in the EPA’s research arm. That could significantly impact its ability to follow through on items that are …
North Carolina (N.C.) State Extension will be hosting a two-day, in-person learning workshop for Spanish speakers to prepare to take the N.C. Private Pesticide Applicator certification exam. This free preparation course will take place May 5-6 at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Center. It will prepare participants to take the private pesticide applicator exam and obtain pesticide certification. Topics that …
Florida Citrus Mutual Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Joyner’s optimism about the industry’s future comes on the heels of a major citrus grower stepping out of production. Alico’s departure from the citrus industry earlier this year was a body blow to the industry, according to one industry expert. Joyner feels similarly but also believes there are extenuating …
