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Drought conditions continue to vary among states in the Southeast. Most of central and northern Alabama is experiencing dry conditions, while Florida is mostly dry. Georgia’s dry conditions continue to dissipate with most of the drought being observed in the southwest and southeast areas of the state. This is according to the most recent release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. …
The cover story of the January issue of Specialty Crop Grower Magazine focuses on citrus greening disease (also known as huanglongbing or HLB) in Florida. This year marks the 20th anniversary the disease has devastated the citrus industry in Florida. The state’s output of citrus has plummeted by nearly 90%. The story highlights Southern Gardens Citrus and outlines how the …
By Clint Thompson Warmer temperatures this winter would be a positive development for the region’s peach producers, says Brett Blaauw, assistant professor at the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. It would help manage the pest populations, including borers and stink bugs; any insect that overwinters. “If there’s not food when they’re going into their overwintering, …
By Clint Thompson Last fall was the warmest on record for the United States. November was the second warmest on record for earth. More temperature records are likely to be set in the near future, believes Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension agricultural climatologist. “It’s not surprising that we’ve been setting records for warm temperatures because the temperature trends are …
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the USDA is making domestic fertilizer production investments in nine states to increase competition, lower fertilizer costs for farmers and lower food costs for consumers. It includes Georgia. “When we invest in domestic supply chains, we drive down input costs and increase options for farmers,” Vilsack said. “Through today’s …
Fresh vegetable imports increased significantly over the past two decades. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service Situation and Outlook Report, the percent of availability accounted for by imports in fresh vegetable increased substantially from 2000 to 2023. In 2023, the import share of fresh-market availability was 35.2%, down from the peak of 35.4% in 2022 but …
By Clint Thompson A weak La Niña weather pattern is expected any time now, according to a University of Georgia Climate Blog post from Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension agricultural climatologist. She said the predictions are from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. “The conditions are there, but they’re just not quite strong enough. One of the things about La …
By Clint Thompson Disaster relief assistance took too long for Southeast growers impacted by Hurricane Michael in 2018. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) ensured his farmers that history would not repeat itself following Hurricane Helene, which moved through the region on Sept. 26-27. Ossoff’s bipartisan push helped spur the Senate to pass legislation last weekend that included $21 billion agricultural disaster …
Drought-like conditions continue to be prevalent over all of Florida and most of Alabama, though there is sufficient moisture in most of Georgia. This is according to the most recent release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Alabama’s dry conditions continue to range from abnormally dry, which are prevalent throughout most of the state, to extreme drought in the northern areas …
Rainfall a Difference Maker in Some Alabama Pecan Orchards By Clint Thompson The Alabama pecan crop is harvested and being processed, mostly for the retail market. Those that received more rainfall this year experienced increased yields compared to those that didn’t, says Bran Futral, Alabama Pecan Growers Association president. “I’ll tell you that central and North Alabama probably didn’t do …
