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The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) will host a Master Irrigator Drip Irrigation Short Course on Nov. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bell Community Center in Bell, Florida. The program is targeted towards watermelon producers in the Suwanee Valley region but is open to growers of any crop interested in learning …
By Frank Giles The global blueberry market has been evolving over the past 20 years. The fruit has grown in popularity with consumers worldwide. This is a good thing, but it has presented challenges for growers in the Southeast as increased production across the globe competes to supply the demand. Zhengfei Guan, associate professor of economics with the University of …
By Clint Thompson How Southeast strawberry growers manage their crops for Neopestalotiopsis (Neo) this year will largely depend on the cleanliness of the plants being brought into the region and the history of the disease in their fields. Phil Brannen, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension fruit disease specialist, highlighted the disease and current management strategies in the UGA Extension …
By Clint Thompson The National Watermelon Association’s (NWA) visit with Congressional leaders in early September allowed industry leadership to continue to stress the importance of ag labor reform. George Szczepanski, NWA executive director, is more encouraged than he’s ever been that reform is not just a dream but can be a reality. “I’m more optimistic than I have been the …
Pruning is an important management tactic that cold-hardy citrus growers need to implement, especially during the early stages of tree development. Fernando Alferez, a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) citrus horticulturist, discussed pruning during the Cold-Hardy Citrus Field Day and Workshop in Quincy on Oct. 1. “Pruning is important because it will give the tree …
By Clint Thompson It is never too early for fruit and vegetable growers in the Southeast to start thinking about next year’s Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Registration is currently under way for the three-day event, scheduled for Jan. 8-10, 2026 at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia. Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) Director of Membership …
By Ryan Atwood In Florida, the use of Dormex (hydrogen cyanamide) on deciduous crops has long been a staple for producers. This plant growth regulator is valuable because it stimulates more uniform bud break in deciduous plants. Uniform bud break is most effective in plants that have received their full chill hour requirement — or even slightly less than full …
By Clint Thompson Scab disease resistance remains the No. 1 attribute that University of Georgia (UGA) pecan breeder Patrick Conner looks for when breeding for new pecan varieties. Fungicide costs remain high. Market prices remain unpredictable, though they were devastatingly low last year for Southeast growers. Producers need Conner, a professor of horticulture in the UGA College of Agricultural and …
By Clint Thompson Technological advancements provide Alabama fruit and vegetable growers an extra layer of security to protect against theft. During this time of year, tractors and farming equipment are vulnerable to theft since they are often left in fields or orchards for extended periods. But technology, like GPS, allows producers to always know where their property is even if …
By Frank Giles The cotton jassid, also known as two-spot cotton leafhopper, is an invasive insect from the Indian subcontinent. The pest has sparked concern in cotton crops and has potential to become problematic in specialty crops. Where Is It? The cotton jassid was first detected in the United States in Florida in 2024. The pest recently made headlines as …
