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By Clint Thompson A significant uptick in North Florida watermelon acreage over the last two years has increased production substantially, which has led market prices to drop; as was the case this year. Bob Hochmuth, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Regional Specialized Extension agent in Live Oak, Florida, highlighted the situation facing his region’s growers. …
By Clint Thompson Laurel wilt disease impacted Florida’s avocado production so much over the past decade, acreage dropped 40%. Jonathan Crane, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) professor and tropical fruit crop specialist, estimated that 300,000 trees were lost. However, production may be on the rebound, and Crane explains why. His reasoning centers on the ambrosia …
By Clint Thompson Frequent rain events in Georgia and Alabama have created a potential good and bad scenario for the states’ pecan producers. Lenny Wells, University of Georgia Extension pecan specialist, highlighted how the increased rainfall has impacted the region’s pecan crop. “From the standpoint of the crop’s needs, water is great for them. We’ve just gotten into the nut-sizing …
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) reminds Florida blueberry growers about what management options they need to consider during the summer months. Disease management should always be top of mind, especially algal stem blotch in Southern Highbush. Producers should prune out canes infected with algal stem blotch, Botryosphaeria stem blight and dead canes. Growers should monitor …
 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement last week reacting to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s release of legislative text for the budget reconciliation package. “We are grateful to Chairman (John) Boozman and his staff for advancing these vital investments in specialty crops that the Specialty Crop Farm Bill …
By Clint Thompson Disaster relief remains a significant issue for Georgia’s specialty crop producers still reeling from major storms, including Hurricane Helene last fall. Fruit and vegetable farmers were pummeled by the storm when it moved through the region as a major hurricane in late September. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins testified before the House Ag Committee on Wednesday about a …
By Clint Thompson North Florida’s watermelon season is nearing its final few days of harvest. It’s not as if there isn’t plenty of fruit still left to be sold. The low market prices are contributing to growers finishing up this year, says Bob Hochmuth, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Regional Specialized Extension agent in Live …
Bob Hochmuth, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS Regional Specialized Extension agent in Live Oak, Florida, talks about how downy mildew has impacted North Florida’s watermelon crop this year. He also demonstrates what symptoms look like. Downy mildew can degrade or destroy the plant’s foliage very rapidly. It thrives in a wet, humid environment, and the …
By Clint Thompson The future of Florida’s peach industry potentially rests on results generated from research at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). With labor expenses at an all-time high and showing no signs of slowing, Florida’s peach growers need a more efficient way to produce a crop that is heavily reliant on manual labor. …
By Clint Thompson Alabama has sufficient moisture. According to the June 5 edition of the U.S. Drought Monitor, there are no dry conditions being observed throughout the state. Conditions are especially saturated in central Alabama, says David Lawrence, regional Extension agent in central Alabama. “All the ponds are full right now. It is wet. About every three or four days …
