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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced this week that Florida farmers, ranchers, and growers impacted by the recent winter storm can now apply for interest-free loans through the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program. Eligible agriculture and aquaculture producers can use loans to restore, repair or replace essential physical property — including fences, equipment, greenhouses, …
The cover story of the February issue of Specialty Crop Grower Magazine focuses on Georgia specialty crop producer Justin Corbett. He highlights what has made the Corbett Brothers Farms so successful in Lake Park, Georgia. Corbett Brothers continues to thrive in an agricultural era dominated by increased input costs and seasonal imports. The Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) remains a …
By Clint Thompson Florida’s blueberry breeding remains an integral part of production, not only in the state, but in the country as well. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) blueberry breeder Patricio Munoz emphasizes the impact his program has had on varieties being produced across the country. “In the case of Florida, I believe we have …
Clemson Extension agents provide updates in The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various crops being produced throughout the state. Coastal Region Zack Snipes Midlands Rob Last Sarah Scott Sponsored ContentNew Syngenta Varieties Offer Grower SolutionsFebruary 1, 2026Attribute® II Technology Adds More Flexibility and Strength to Sweet Corn Pest ManagementJanuary 1, 2026Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundNovember 1, …
By Clint Thompson A Georgia produce grower and industry leader was named Farmer of the Year at the 2025 Georgia Ag Forecast meeting on Friday. Kent Hamilton, chief executive officer at Southern Valley, located in Norman Park, was recognized during the Ag Forecast event. He’ll later compete against other farmer of the year recipients from the Southeast for the Sunbelt …
Citrus in the cold-hardy region of South Georgia, South Alabama and North Florida encountered below-freezing temperatures and historic snowfall all week. Growers are now taking stock of their groves, surveying damage and preparing for what to do next, which includes managing phytophthora. “Most all of the crop was in, so there was very little exposure there. There’s a little bit …
By Clint Thompson Stanley Culpepper, University of Georgia Extension weed scientist, believes 2025 will be a pivotal year for specialty crop growers attempting to navigate the regulations surrounding pesticide implementation. It’s what he has highlighted during county grower meetings and what he stressed during the recent Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. “Everyone of us in the future, as we …
Charles Hall, the former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), passed away on Monday, Jan. 20. He was 74. Hall has been instrumental in helping the GFVGA host one of the premier regional trade shows in the country every January during the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. He will be forever missed by those …
By Clint Thompson Alabama pecan growers need to think outside the box in the future when it comes to marketing their product. At least that’s the belief shared by Bryan Wilkins, Auburn University research associate. “The guys that were doing more retail than wholesale, they’ve done okay. I honestly think that’s the trend that this Southeast market is going to …
By Clint Thompson Labor expenses remain the most significant barrier to Georgia specialty crop producers staying sustainable. At the current rate, the state’s fruit and vegetable growers are losing ground on sustainability. Georgia specialty crop producers have incurred a 31% increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) over the past three years. The $16.08 growers are paying for AEWR …
