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Weekly Field Update Clemson Extension agents provide updates in The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various crops being produced throughout the state. Statewide Tom Bilbo, Extension Entomologist Lowcountry Zack Snipes Pee Dee Brad Fowler Upstate Samantha Brown Andy Rollins Sponsored ContentNew Syngenta Varieties Offer Grower SolutionsFebruary 1, 2026Attribute® II Technology Adds More Flexibility and Strength to …
By Clint Thompson A springtime drought is abnormal. But considering the circumstances surrounding the drought’s buildup, dating back to last August, it should not be surprising for specialty crop growers in the middle of it. Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist, discussed the two main factors that contributed to a drought that has spanned over eight months. …
By Clint Thompson Florida’s increased reliance on the H-2A program has the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) appealing to legislators that necessary modifications be made. “Our two big policy asks are improved access to the H-2A program and wage stability,” said FFVA Director of Labor Relations Jamie Fussell during the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences …
Thrips Update in South Florida Thrips populations are building across the South Florida region, according to the most recent release of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. In Southwest Florida, scout reports indicate that thrips population levels are increasing. There is moderate pressure overall with localized hotspots. Along the …
By Clint Thompson Southeast pecan growers should be aware that this week provides the last window to protect this year’s crop from the pecan nut casebearer. Apurba Barman, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension pecan entomologist, said the insect has two flights within a couple of months, but it’s this first one that can have more impact. “Growers make an application …
By Clint Thompson Alabama’s peach crop is far below what some growers are accustomed to. But many producers are thankful just to have a crop, says Alabama farmer Jeremy Calvert. A mid-March freeze event froze out some of the state’s peaches. “Peaches, I think, can be safely said for the state of Alabama, they’re pretty good. There’s probably something like …
The Last WordBy Marcinda Kester If you’ve farmed in Florida for more than a season or two, you know that extreme weather isn’t an if, it’s a when. A freeze, a flood or hurricane can change your entire operation in a matter of hours. And as many growers learned after the freeze this year, the damage isn’t limited to just …
It may not be June, but growers in the cold-hardy citrus region are experiencing June drop, a natural thinning process in which trees lose a lot of their fruit. Growers should not be alarmed about excess pieces of fruit that may be on the ground, says Mary Sutton, University of Georgia (UGA) assistant professor and citrus Extension specialist. “We are …
By Clint Thompson The specialty crop industry scored a recent victory when the House of Representatives approved H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026. The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) is now putting the full-court press on the Senate to pass the farm bill as well. Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council and …
By Clint Thompson Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture is not a foregone conclusion. Despite the technology’s perceived effectiveness in making crop production more efficient, the associated costs are still too high for farmers. “Right now, a lot of these technologies come with huge price tags for just the cost of purchasing the equipment,” said Lynn Sosnoskie, assistant professor …
