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By Clint Thompson Southeast specialty crop producers are once again facing a substantial increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for 2025. Georgia and Alabama are experiencing a 9% increase to $16.08, an increase of $1.40 per hour from the previous rate of $14.68 in 2024. Florida’s new AEWR is estimated to be $16.23, a 10% increase from the …
High populations of whiteflies are being observed across the southern region of Florida, according to the most recent release of the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. High population levels are being reported in some watermelon fields in Southwest Florida. However, scouts indicate low, yet increasing population levels in most crops, with nymphs being reported in some older fields. Whitefly …
Whitefly populations remain concerning throughout central and southern Florida, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Despite low whitefly populations in watermelon in central Florida, virus incidence is in medium to high range. In Southwest Florida, scouting reports indicate low whitefly populations in beans and watermelon. Virus incidence in watermelon is in the medium to high range despite …
Whitefly infestations vary among vegetable fields in southern Florida, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Scouting reports show low populations of whitefly adults on tomatoes in central Florida. Low to moderate populations are reported in cucumber, and moderate populations are observed in early fall melons. In Southwest Florida, the recent rainfall has helped to lower whitefly populations. …
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 Anna Sara Hill Zack Snipes Midlands Phillip Carnley Rob Last Sarah Scott Upstate Briana Naumuk Andy Rollins Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundNovember 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE …
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. Hurricane Helene cast tropical storm forced winds over most of South Carolina Friday as she tore through Florida and Georgia. The western part of the state took the brunt of the damage and large …
According to Clemson Plant Pathologist Anthony Keinath in the The South Carolina Grower, cucurbit downy mildew was observed at the Coastal Research and Education Center on Sept. 13. It was found on cucumber and butternut squash that was transplanted Aug. 15. Symptoms on both cucumber and squash means that both strains of cucurbit downy mildew are here. Downy mildew appears …
Top Policy Priority is Labor Reform By George F. Szczepanski I was fortunate enough to take on the role of executive director of the National Watermelon Association at the beginning of 2023. The board’s decision to hire me was primarily influenced by the public policy work I had done as a part of the International Fresh Produce Association staff. As …
By Clint Thompson Imagine a scenario for North Florida watermelon producers where leaching of nitrogen fertilizer is greatly reduced, and labor expenses are cut significantly. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) research is proving it’s not just a dream but a potential reality. Bob Hochmuth, UF/IFAS regional specialized Extension agent in Live Oak, is one of …
By Clint Thompson The court victory last week for users of the H-2A program regarding the implementation of the Farmworker Protection Rule led the Department of Labor (DOL) to suspend the rule altogether. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia granted a preliminary injunction, halting the effective date of the DOL’s Farmworker Protection Rule. The DOL could …
