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By Clint Thompson Georgia may be known as the Peach State, but blueberries have proven to be a bountiful and profitable venture for growers willing to take the plunge. But how long will that profitability last, especially amid today’s challenging economic conditions? Grower Perspectives Two Georgia blueberry producers, each with different experiences and paths to the specialty crop sector, discussed …
By Clint Thompson Long-term management of Neopestalotiopsis (Neo) disease in strawberries may hinge on research breeders developing new varieties that are resistant to the disease. Phil Brannen, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension fruit disease specialist, is especially encouraged by the progress of new cultivars being developed in the Southeast. “There is some research now coming out of Florida and …
By Clint Thompson It is never too early to start thinking about next year’s Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. The annual conference is scheduled for Jan. 7-9, 2027, in Savannah, Georgia. Chris Butts, executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), discussed the conference, which includes growers and industry leaders from Georgia, Florida, Alabama and the …
The work of Southeastern blueberry breeders is paying off with a lot of options for growers to diversify their plantings. Here are some of the newer selections being featured by two breeding programs. Florida Selections The University of Florida (UF) Blueberry Breeding Program has released many cultivars over the years with desirable characteristics, pleasing consumers and helping commercial growers be …
On the cusp of another harvest season, Lindy Savelle, executive director of the Georgia Citrus Association, believes there will be a bumper crop in the South Georgia, North Florida and South Alabama areas. “I’ve not talked to a single person who has said, ‘I’m not going to have fruit this year’ — not with satsumas and not with Cara Caras. …
By Clint Thompson Georgia pecan growers, like Justin Jones in Lee County, are hopeful that weather conditions stay drier for the rest of October. It will help the crop avoid quality issues that might arise following the wet weather conditions to begin the month. “If it stays like this or if it stays like a dry October, like we’re kind …
By Clint Thompson Unprecedented diesel prices are the latest in a long line of challenges that threaten the sustainability of the family farm. “I mean we’re spraying like crazy,” said South Georgia vegetable farmer Sam Watson. “We’ve got whiteflies all over the place. We’re having to spray more and spend more on chemicals because the whiteflies are so bad. We’re …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced this week that Florida farmers, ranchers, and growers impacted by Hurricane Isaias can apply for interest-free loans through the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program. Eligible agriculture and aquaculture producers can apply for loans of up to $500,000 to restore, repair or replace essential physical property, including fences, equipment, …
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) reminds the state’s citrus growers that if they plan to ship fresh citrus to Florida for packing, there are certain guidelines they must adhere to. The state of Florida requires all fresh citrus fruit coming into the state to be inspected for and free from citrus canker, sweet orange scab and citrus black spot …
Pest Alert: Ghost Snail (Bulimulus bonariensis) Bulimulus snails, sometimes called ghost or peanut snails, have increasingly become problematic for growers. The snails are an invasive species native to Central and South America and the Caribbean. They likely arrived in the United States on more than one occasion and from multiple locations. Where Is It? The snail was initially recognized as …
