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By Frank Giles The rapid pace of changes to the H-2A program continued in October when the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new interim final rule that modifies the methodology for calculating the adverse effect wage rate (AEWR). The interim rule was necessary because: Agricultural industry associations welcomed the announcement as a step toward greater stability in the …
By Clint Thompson Monday night’s sub-freezing temperatures in South Georgia impacted the region’s vegetable crop production. The effect of the impact varies from crop to crop, according to Tim Coolong, associate professor in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. He discussed the early-season freeze event, which impacted crops planted in the summer and fall. “I think …
By Clint Thompson Multiple agricultural organizations, including the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association and Alabama Farmers Federation, were part of a coalition that sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), urging the USDA to halt new waivers that weaken Buy American requirements for school food purchases. “For our industries, school meals represent a …
COLUMBIA – In September, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $648,631 in funding awarded to South Carolina through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Through this program, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture funds projects that strengthen South Carolina’s specialty crop industry through marketing, education and research. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and nursery crops. “Our state’s specialty …
By Clint Thompson Editor’s Note: This is the third article in a series featuring land-grant universities and plans to prepare for technological advancements. Auburn University and its College of Agriculture recognize the value of artificial intelligence (AI) and its role in helping farmers be more efficient and sustainable in their crop production. This was highlighted during the university’s AI Symposium …
By Clint Thompson A disappointing start to the pecan harvest season has continued with the mid-season varieties, according to Lenny Wells, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension pecan specialist. Wells noted in the UGA Extension Pecan Blog that issues like light loads, pops and stick-tights have been observed in mid-season varieties. “Most growers are reporting a lot of ‘B’ grade nuts …
By Frank Giles The annual Florida Ag Expo, which is held in early November at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC), took a break this year to make way for the recognition of two milestones — the center’s centennial celebration and groundbreaking for the Center for Applied Artificial …
Cold-hardy citrus producers need to be prepared for a potential freeze event next week. Mary Sutton, University of Georgia (UGA) assistant professor and citrus Extension specialist, cautioned growers on the UGA Citrus Blog that temperatures are expected to drop in the low 30s across the region next Monday and Tuesday, and perhaps in the upper 20s in some areas. The …
With the fall and winter crop season underway, many growers have workers in the fields. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations have caused concerns about agents coming to farms and how to prepare in the event that a visit occurs. The Department of Labor (DOL) released a report that linked ICE enforcement to higher food costs and supply risks. This …
By Clint Thompson Vegetable growers had a new insect to manage this year with the cotton jassid. If it shows up in early spring next year, though, that challenge will be amplified for the 2026 season, according to Stormy Sparks, University of Georgia Extension vegetable entomologist. “The big question’s going to be what happens during the winter going into the …
