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By Clint Thompson Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series featuring land-grant universities and technological advancements. The University of Georgia (UGA) has invested time, money and manpower to become a breeding ground for ag innovation. Whether it is through the Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture (IIPA), which launched in 2022, or the UGA Grand Farm, which broke …
By Clint Thompson Another week, another period of prolonged dry weather across the Southeast. According to the Oct. 16 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought is being observed in West Alabama, Southwest Georgia and North Florida. Extreme drought in Alabama is seen in all or parts of Marengo, Wilcox, Dallas, Perry, Hale, Greene, Sumter, Pickens, Tuscaloosa and Bibb …
By Frank Giles The cotton jassid, also known as two-spot cotton leafhopper, is an invasive insect from the Indian subcontinent. The pest has sparked concern in cotton crops and has potential to become problematic in specialty crops. Where Is It? The cotton jassid was first detected in the United States in Florida in 2024. The pest recently made headlines as …
By Clint Thompson The Department of Labor’s interim final rule revising the methodology used in Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) calculations is a win long term for specialty crop producers. In the short term, though, growers must be wary of any contracts that were already in place preceding the new rule. That’s the message that Chris Butts, executive director of …
Freeze tolerance is a focal point of citrus studies conducted at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy. As citrus production continues to grow in the cold-hardy citrus region, growers need varieties that are able to withstand prolonged periods of sub-freezing temperatures. Leading that research is Muhammad Shahid, …
By Clint Thompson The most recent release of the U.S. Drought Monitor reflects worsening drought conditions across Alabama, Georgia and Florida. The driest conditions in Alabama are in the western part of the state. Extreme conditions are seen in Marengo, Dallas, Perry, Hale, Greene, Pickens, Tuscaloosa and Bibb counties. Severe conditions are seen in other areas of those counties as …
By Clint Thompson Florida Farmer of the Year Jim Alderman was humbled and thrilled to represent Florida at this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year luncheon on Tuesday in Moultrie, Georgia. While Alderman did not win the award – it was presented to Georgia farmer Kent Hamilton – he expressed gratitude for being able to represent Florida …
The cotton jassid, also known as the two-spot cotton leafhopper, has been problematic for cotton and vegetable growers across the Southeast. According to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline, the jassid is impacting growers in southern Florida. Scouts are reporting the insect’s presence in Southwest Florida, with population levels ranging from low to high on eggplant. Population levels are …
By Clint Thompson Georgia pecan producers remain optimistic that India has a bright future as a pecan export destination. Georgia pecan grower Justin Jones first discussed India during the Georgia Pecan Growers Association Conference and Trade Show last April. He addressed the issue again at the recent Fall Field Day in Tifton, Georgia. “The biggest thing for us right now …
By Clint Thompson Labor needs remain the top concern for specialty crop growers. That means investments in automation and mechanization are vital to a producer’s long-term success. But that’s easier said than done, explains Dana Brennan, vice president, corporate affairs with Grimmway Farms. Brennan was part of a panel that testified recently during a special hearing on the State of …
