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By Frank Giles When the weather cooperates in winter and spring, peach growers celebrate the good fortune. Chill hours and chill portions are a good way to measure that progress. But that’s not always an easy task with so many variables that can come into play. Dario Chavez, associate professor in peach and citrus breeding genetics and genomics with the …
Mark your calendar for the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo, set for Aug. 12–13. The event is returning with several upgrades designed to improve the experience for citrus and specialty crop growers, exhibitors and industry partners. EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION The 2026 Expo is relocating back to Fort Myers, Florida, but at a new location. The event will be held at …
Syngenta has been a leader in the sugar baby watermelon category and will strengthen that position with the launch of a new variety in 2026. The new watermelon, Bahama, comes in just a bit smaller than other sugar baby offerings, which is right in line with consumer preferences. “We are excited to add Bahama to our sugar baby portfolio,” says …
By Clint Thompson Looming frigid temperatures this weekend across the Southeast means strawberry growers need to consider implementing row covers to protect this year’s crop. Jeff Cook, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Peach and Taylor counties, is recommending his growers put row covers on ahead of temperatures that are expected to drop into the …
Editor’s Note: This is an article in a series featuring land-grant universities and plans to prepare for technological advancements. NC State University was founded in 1887 and has been a hub for agricultural learning and innovation over the years. As the ag-tech revolution kicks into high gear, NC State has two initiatives aimed at leading the way in plant genetics …
In this month’s sneak peek, the February issue of Specialty Crop Grower Magazine highlights the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement and its potential impact on specialty crops. Industry leaders weighed in on the movement and how specialty crop growers will benefit from it. These experts include Cathy Burns, chief executive officer for the International Fresh Produce Association and Tony …
By Clint Thompson Bacterial spot disease was problematic for Georgia peach producers in 2025. In fact, one industry expert believes it was the worst it has been in about two decades. “It’s the worst bacterial spot year that we’ve had in about 20 years. We’ve had other years that were like this, but these are just devastating when you look …
By Frank Giles Vance Whitaker has led the strawberry breeding program at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Gulf Coast Research Education Center (GCREC) in Wimauma since 2009. In September, Whitaker was recognized by the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) with its Researcher of the Year Award. Specialty Crop Grower asked Whitaker about his breeding …
By Clint Thompson The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was a featured topic during the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference in Savannah, Georgia. The USMCA entered into force on July 1, 2020. It has a couple of upcoming important dates that growers and industry leaders need to keep in mind. The USMCA requires the Free Trade Commission, which comprises governmental …
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. Coastal Region Zack Snipes Midlands Rob Last Sarah Scott Upstate Samantha Brown Sponsored ContentNew Syngenta Varieties Offer Grower SolutionsFebruary 1, 2026Attribute® II Technology Adds More Flexibility and Strength to Sweet Corn Pest ManagementJanuary 1, …
