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Blood oranges may be an enticing fruit to grow for cold-hardy citrus producers in North Florida, South Georgia and South Alabama. Muhammad Shahid, assistant professor of horticulture at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), highlighted his blood orange research during the Cold-Hardy Citrus Field Day and Workshop at the North Florida Research and Education Center …
By Clint Thompson Tariffs implemented by the Trump Administration this year have been widely praised by some and heavily criticized by others. All will agree they have been impactful one way or another, especially with certain specialty crops destined for exports. The House Committee on Agriculture recently hosted a special hearing on the State of the Specialty Crop Industry. One …
By Clint Thompson The specialty crop sector scored major victories with recent court and legislative rulings regarding labor. There’s hopefully more to come for Southeast growers, with Florida and Georgia being the top two users of the H-2A program. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley discussed the recent developments during last week’s Georgia Ag Labor Forum in Tifton, Georgia. …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) urged President Trump this week to ensure specialty crops be included in any emergency economic aid initiatives for the agricultural sector. Fruit, vegetable, tree nut, and landscape plant growers across the country are facing an immediate and mounting economic crisis. The group’s letter to the President highlighted …
By Clint Thompson Fruit and vegetable growers who hope to control weed growth with cover crops during the fallow period must remember that this management strategy is not totally effective with every weed, particularly yellow and purple nutsedge. Nathan Boyd, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) professor of horticulture and weed science, focused on the topic …
By Clint Thompson Alabama Pecan Growers Association (APGA) President Bran Futral predicts a crop load this year of about 3 million pounds. That’s if the state does not encounter a tropical storm or hurricane type of event. Futral made the declaration following the organization’s annual conference in mid-September. He said growers have high hopes for this year’s crop as they …
By Clint Thompson Fall is a busy time of year for farmers. It is harvest season for crops like peanuts and cotton. Fall vegetables are in the ground. Pecan harvests will begin ramping up soon as well. Producers must be aware that their tractors and other farm equipment are at risk as well. Alabama Extension cautions growers about farm equipment …
By Clint Thompson Ag labor was the focus of discussions in early September when watermelon industry leaders met with Congressional leaders in Washington, D.C. National Watermelon Association (NWA) members, which included Jordan Carter, Greg Leger and George Szczepanski advocated for ag labor reform. Ag labor is the biggest expense for watermelon growers. But the H-2A system is complicated and, more …
By Frank Giles Many small farms must be diversified across several crops to serve their customers and to tap into different market opportunities over the course of a year. That diversity can present a challenge for growers looking to manage risks. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (USDA-RMA) has developed an insurance product tailored to those types of …
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 Andy Rollins Sponsored ContentNew Syngenta Varieties Offer Grower SolutionsFebruary 1, 2026Attribute® II Technology Adds More Flexibility and Strength to Sweet Corn Pest ManagementJanuary 1, …
