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By Clint Thompson Strawberry growers who suspect phytophthora or have had a history of it in their fields should consider a fungicide application a few weeks after planting. That’s the advice shared by Jeff Cook, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Peach and Taylor counties, on the UGA Strawberry Blog. Producers must be sure …
By Clint Thompson Strawberry plantings have been mostly completed across the Southeast. Growers have observed Neopestalotiopsis (Neo) disease in some of their plants. It serves as a reminder for producers as to what action needs to be taken when the disease is seen, says Phil Brannen, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension fruit disease specialist. “We have seen some Neo …
A Georgia citrus industry leader believes the juice market can be a viable alternative for satsuma mandarins. But first, Georgia will need the infrastructure in place to make that a reality, says Lindy Savelle, executive director of the Georgia Citrus Association. “Georgia needs an extractor, because hauling a semi-load of oranges to Florida to be juiced is risky and problematic,” …
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) is urging U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer to secure protections for Florida specialty crop growers amid trade negotiations with Mexico. Steube sent a letter on Oct. 22, highlighting the impact that seasonal Mexican produce imports have had on his state’s growers. He called for product-specific tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) that are enforceable and implemented in …
By Frank Giles The Florida Blueberry Growers Association hosted its annual fall meeting and trade show in mid-October in Lakeland. The event was well attended by growers preparing for the coming season. One of the highlights of the meeting was Doug Phillip’s presentation of his annual survey data. Phillips, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension blueberry …
By Clint Thompson Alabama specialty crop producers who are contemplating elderberry as a potential alternative to their farming operations must know how it is used once it is harvested. Holt Akers-Campbell, Alabama Extension agent in Northeast Alabama, discussed that part of the elderberry farming process in an interview with AgNet Media. “They’re usually either quickly frozen or dried. Typically, they’re …
By Clint Thompson Botrytis disease is an annual problem for Southeast strawberry producers. It is even more problematic since it has developed resistance to the newer fungicides that the growers utilize. That leaves farmers to depend on older fungicides to manage botrytis, according to Phil Brannen, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension fruit disease specialist. “It’s a challenge for many …
By Frank Giles One of the critical elements in the specialty crop supply chain is transportation. Getting produce from the fields to the packinghouse and then to consumers is an important part of the process. Over the past couple of years, there has been increased scrutiny of trucking and those who hold commercial driver licenses (CDLs). This has been driven …
Blood oranges are an enticing option to help cold-hardy citrus producers diversify their crop portfolios. Muhammad Shahid, assistant professor of horticulture at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, is researching the crop at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy. Nothing has deterred him from recommending it to growers in North Florida, South Georgia …
By Clint Thompson Neopestalotiopsis (Neo) disease continues to threaten strawberry production across the Southeast. One of the most efficient ways to overcome the disease is to rotate the crop, in and out of a field. But that can be easier said than done, according to Phil Brannen, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension fruit disease specialist. “I tell producers, strawberry …
