By Clint Thompson Abnormally dry conditions are expanding across the Southeast, especially in southern Alabama, northern Georgia and Florida Panhandle, according to Thursday’s release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Alabama’s dry conditions range from abnormally dry to moderately dry and are largely concentrated to the southern half of the state, especially in southeast Alabama in counties like Covington, Geneva, Butler, …
Florida Farm Bureau Helping Growers in Ian’s Aftermath
Florida Farm Bureau is working with its members to assess the damage to farmers and ranchers across the state to determine their needs following Hurricane Ian last week. Farmers and ranchers are facing widespread destruction of crops, buildings, fencing and other property loss due to substantial wind and water damage from the major storm. Southwest Florida farm families face weeks …
Florida Farm Bureau Working with Members to Assess Damage Following Ian
Florida Farm Bureau is working with its members to assess the damage to farmers and ranchers across the state to determine their needs following Hurricane Ian last week. Farmers and ranchers are facing widespread destruction of crops, buildings, fencing and other property loss due to substantial wind and water damage from the major storm. Southwest Florida farm families face weeks …
USDA to Measure Florida, Georgia Vegetable Chemical Use
Members from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will interview almost 300 vegetable producers in Georgia and Florida to compile data for the 2022 Vegetable Chemical Use Survey this fall. The survey will gather information on bearing acreage, pest management practices, treated acres, application rates and fertilizer and pesticide applications for 22 different vegetable crops. Growers …
Abnormally Dry Conditions Increasing Across Southeastern States
By Clint Thompson Abnormally dry conditions are starting to worsen in counties across Alabama and Georgia, while only a small portion of the Florida Panhandle is abnormally dry. Florida mostly has sufficient moisture following Hurricane Ian last week. This is according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Alabama Conditions Alabama’s dry conditions are located mostly in the southwest part of the …
Hurricane Ian Hits Florida Citrus Hard
Although early assessment attempts were limited by cell phone and internet outages, Hurricane Ian likely caused extensive citrus fruit loss as it tore through Florida Sept. 28–29. The catastrophic hurricane churned through the Gulf and Peace River Valley citrus regions, then headed northeast to impact Highlands and southern Polk counties and the Indian River citrus region. REGIONAL REPORTS Ray Royce …
Florida Blueberry Producer: We Took It on the Chin
By Clint Thompson One Florida blueberry producer “took it on the chin” from Hurricane Ian on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the situation dealt Jerod Gross in Arcadia might get worse due to rising flood waters. Early signs indicate a devastating loss for Gross, who manages all of Island Grove’s operations throughout the state. The worst impact was felt in Arcadia, not far …
Parts of Southeast are Abnormally Dry
By Clint Thompson Dry conditions are minimal across southeastern states like Florida, Georgia and Alabama but persist in certain areas of the region, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. A couple of counties in the southwest part of Georgia, including Early, Seminole and Decatur, are now abnormally dry after several weeks of sufficient moisture. Abnormally dry conditions are also observed …
Invest 98L a Threat to Southeast?
By Clint Thompson It is still too early to predict the track that Invest 98L will take, but specialty crop producers in the Southeast should keep an eye on the storm and its potential path into the Gulf of Mexico. It will be a concern for growers in Florida, Georgia and Alabama next week. Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension …
Pongamia: An Alternative Crop With Great Potential In Florida
By Amir Rezazadeh To overcome economic losses from citrus greening disease, Florida citrus growers are looking for alternative crops that could be planted in their current fallow lands. Besides maintaining the ag community’s wellbeing, alternative crops should require low water and nutrient inputs in order to promote environmental sustainability. One such alternative is Pongamia pinnata, also known as pongam, a …