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By Frank Giles Regenerative agriculture has been a buzzword that dates back to the 1980s. It has had flashes of popularity over the years and is enjoying another moment in the spotlight thanks to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. In December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program to help American farmers …
The prolonged drought in the Southeast could negatively impact citrus trees if growers are not applying the right amount and frequency of irrigation. Mary Sutton, University of Georgia (UGA) assistant professor and citrus Extension specialist, shared that message following the April 2 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor map for the Southeast. The map shows exceptional drought conditions worsening and …
By Clint Thompson Strawberry harvests are underway in North Alabama. Most strawberry farmers own a U-pick operation where customers come to the fields and pick their own berries. But growers should be cautious in how they operate their U-pick farms, says Eric Schavey, regional Extension agent in Northeast Alabama. “What I told the young guy that was getting into it, …
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s legislative session was a “solid session for agriculture.” That’s the view shared by Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley following the session’s conclusion last week. “I would score the 2026 legislative session as a solid session for agriculture. We really went in with a goal of holding court and making sure there was no harm …
By Clint Thompson Fruit and vegetable growers should be aware that access to workers in the H-2A program is being delayed. John Hollay, president and CEO of the National Council of Agricultural Employers, acknowledged that H-2A processing delays are currently being experienced. “What we’re seeing are some challenges with the program and getting folks in on a timely manner,” Hollay …
By Clint Thompson Diversification is a key to Georgia’s citrus industry finding sustained success. But producers also need to pinpoint what they can specialize in. It needs to be a couple of specific varieties, emphasizes Lindy Savelle, executive director of the Georgia Citrus Association and member of the Georgia Citrus Commission. “We want people to diversify to have a larger …
By Clint Thompson Pecan consumption is up across the U.S. which is a positive sign for Southeast growers. Serena Schaffner, chief marketing officer American Pecan Council and American Pecan Promotion Board, highlighted pecan marketing and consumption on Wednesday at the Georgia Pecan Growers Association Conference and Trade Show in Perry. She noted that retail sales are up 4.7% and intent …
It can be challenging to be a Florida citrus grower and find optimism in today’s economic and production climates. After more than 20 years of dealing with citrus greening disease, it is understandable for growers to be downtrodden. But one grower sees some positivity. Daniel Hunt, with Hunt Bros. in Lake Wales, was cautiously optimistic when discussing the future of …
By Clint Thompson Current dry conditions in the Southeast are not expected to improve in the short term, which is challenging news for producers who are preparing to plant or currently are planting their crops. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released its spring outlook for climate conditions. Southeast growers must be aware that the prolonged drought may …
Clemson Plant Pathologist Tony Keinath provided updated fungicide recommendations to manage Alternaria leaf spot (black spot) in brassicas. The update was made in the South Carolina Grower. Keinath emphasized Alternaria black spot is active on overwintered brassicas. Growers should be looking for symptoms like tan to gray to black spots, about one-quarter to one inch in diameter on leaves. Longer, …
