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Southeast citrus growers hoping that the Feb. 1 freeze would wipe out the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) population are going to be disappointed. “What we do know about freezes is a lot of time they will reduce or delay the buildup of many of the populations of pests that we worry about,” said Lauren Diepenbrock, University of Florida Institute of …
By Clint Thompson It is the second week in February which means North Florida watermelon plants are expected to be planted in a couple of weeks. Bob Hochmuth, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Regional Specialized Extension agent in Live Oak, Florida, discussed the planting scenario facing growers in his region. “There are definitely transplants that …
By Clint Thompson Blueberry growers managing the threat of chilli thrips are protecting next year’s crop. That’s because the insect’s impact is usually seen after harvests have concluded. That’s part of the message that Ash Sial, University of Georgia (UGA) entomologist, conveyed to producers about the threat of chilli thrips during a presentation at the 2026 Annual Blueberry Update in …
By Clint Thompson The current weak La Niña weather pattern is forecast to be transitioning to neutral conditions during the Jan.-March timeframe. It should linger through the summer before giving way to an El Niño weather pattern. Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension agricultural climatologist, highlighted what that transition means for the Southeast with respect to potential tropical systems and …
By Clint Thompson The Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) was designed to avoid having an adverse effect on American farmers. That has not been the case, however. It’s a message that those in the agricultural industry voiced to legislative leaders amid spiraling AEWR wages used to pay workers in the H-2A program. It ultimately led the Department of Labor to …
By Clint Thompson University of Georgia (UGA) Extension is currently hosting its annual pecan meetings, which follow last season’s harvests. Lenny Wells, University of Georgia Extension pecan specialist, discussed what UGA experts are highlighting during the meetings held at various pecan-producing counties across South Georgia. “We’ll be talking about what happened last year. We’ll be talking some about the normal …
Cold-hardy citrus producers are now coping with the aftermath of last weekend’s winter storm. Water was a key tool that growers used in efforts to protect their crop from sub-freezing temperatures and blistering wind chills. Now, they need that water to drain as quickly as possible, says Lindy Savelle, executive director of the Georgia Citrus Association. “You don’t want to …
By Frank Giles When the weather cooperates in winter and spring, peach growers celebrate the good fortune. Chill hours and chill portions are a good way to measure that progress. But that’s not always an easy task with so many variables that can come into play. Dario Chavez, associate professor in peach and citrus breeding genetics and genomics with the …
Syngenta has been a leader in the sugar baby watermelon category and will strengthen that position with the launch of a new variety in 2026. The new watermelon, Bahama, comes in just a bit smaller than other sugar baby offerings, which is right in line with consumer preferences. “We are excited to add Bahama to our sugar baby portfolio,” says …
By Clint Thompson Looming frigid temperatures this weekend across the Southeast means strawberry growers need to consider implementing row covers to protect this year’s crop. Jeff Cook, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Peach and Taylor counties, is recommending his growers put row covers on ahead of temperatures that are expected to drop into the …
