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By Clint Thompson One of the most devastating watermelon diseases in the Southeast can be overcome. But it comes with a high cost for growers. Fusarium wilt is an annual problem that North Florida and South Georgia watermelon producers must contend with every year. Some growers are resorting to grafted plants in hopes of overcoming the disease. Grafting is a …
By Clint Thompson and Dale Sandlin Florida specialty crop growers suffered immensely with the Jan. 31/Feb. 1 freeze event. Time is ticking for those producers to take advantage of disaster programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA). Richard Fordyce, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, highlighted one specific program that will benefit Florida …
By Frank Giles Editor’s Note: This is the fourth article in a series featuring land-grant universities and plans to prepare for technological advancements. Clemson University has been a center for agricultural research since its founding in 1889. The school’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences and its Cooperative Extension Service actively conduct research and outreach to support farmers, agribusinesses …
By Clint Thompson Blueberry harvests are still multiple months away for Georgia producers. But the most significant factor that could impact this year’s crop is just a couple of months away. Georgia growers are hoping to dodge a late-season freeze event that could impact what blueberries are produced this year. Zack Williams, University of Georgia Bacon County Extension Coordinator, discussed …
By Clint Thompson Potential disease buildup in the short term and long term is a concern for Florida blueberry growers coping with the aftermath of the recent freeze event. Short-term concerns deal mostly with botrytis. Long-term impacts deal with stem blight, explained Phil Harmon, professor and Extension plant pathologist at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, …
By Clint Thompson Alabama strawberry growers do not need to put all of their eggs in one variety basket. That’s the message that Sushan Ru, assistant professor in horticulture at Auburn University, presented to growers at the recent Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Conference on Feb. 4-6. Instead of growers depending so much on the Camarosa variety, producers should …
By Clint Thompson The Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) celebrated its annual conference and trade show this week in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Farmers, industry leaders and Extension personnel flocked to the Lodge at Gulf State Park to learn about various trends and topics impacting the fruit and vegetable industries. Topics like Neopestalotiopsis in strawberries, paper mulch research in …
By Clint Thompson Florida’s blueberry farmers are busy assessing damage sustained from last weekend’s winter storm. While it may not be for some time that growers get a clear picture of how much damage occurred from low temperatures and high winds, it is certain that there was impact. That is according to Doug Phillips, University of Florida Institute of Food …
Florida citrus growers eager to expedite the recovery process for trees impacted by last weekend’s frigid temperatures need to wait. That is the message that Flavia Zambon, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) assistant professor at the Indian River Research and Education Center, emphasized to the state’s citrus growers. Zambon was part of a virtual question-and-answer …
The Florida Citrus Show returns on Thursday, March 12. In addition to citrus, the show has added educational seminars dedicated to small fruit and vegetable production to better serve growers in the region and beyond. The event will be held at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Indian River Research and Education Center and the U.S. …
