Legislative News
Jan. 13, 2022
Ag Secretary: China About $16 Billion Short in Purchases in Phase One Agreement
Dec. 24, 2021
Rubio, Warnock Introduce Bill to Bolster Local Agriculture, Expand Access to Florida-Grown Products on Military Bases
Nov. 23, 2021
Chlorpyrifos Controversy: Thompson, Boozman Address EPA in Letter
Nov. 17, 2021
Standing in Opposition: AFBF Opposes Build Back Better Act
Aug. 06, 2021
USDA Announces Grant Funding Available for Specialty Crop Multi-State Program
January 19, 2022
Dry Conditions Linger in Florida Panhandle
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January 19, 2022
Weekly Updates: Clemson Extension Agents Discuss Various Crops
January 18, 2022
Fertilizer Price Spike Highest Since Great Recession
January 18, 2022
Alabama Extension Mobile County Fruit, Vegetable Growers Meeting Set for Jan. 27
January 18, 2022
Effects of Heavy Rain on Pre-Emergent Herbicides in Vegetables
Improved Pecan Production Expected in 2022
By Clint Thompson A decreased crop combined with high prices highlighted this year’s pecan season in the Southeast. Lenny Wells,…
Broad Mites Becoming Major Pest for Pepper, Eggplant Producers
By Clint Thompson A microscopic pest is becoming a giant-size problem for pepper and eggplant growers in the Southeast. Stormy…
Caterpillar Pressure Varies Across Florida
Caterpillar pressure varies across southern Florida, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Few loopers and fall armyworms…
Commissioner Fried: ITC Reports Confirm Imports Devastating Florida Farmers
Tallahassee, Fla. – The U.S. International Trade Commission’s (ITC) investigations into the impact that imports of squash and cucumbers have…
Georgia and Florida Blueberries in Bloom Very Early
By Frank Giles The early blueberry season was highlighted during last weekend’s Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah,…
Supreme Court Blocks Vaccine Mandate
Large farming operations that opposed the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate were dealt a victory on Thursday. The Supreme Court temporarily…
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Ag Secretary: China About $16 Billion Short in Purchases in Phase One Agreement
By Clint Thompson U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack discussed the importance of exports and holding countries to specified agreements…
Muscadine Freshness: How Do We Get to Eight Weeks?
By Clint Thompson Muscadines are already a valuable commodity in North Carolina. If N.C. State researchers can determine how to…
Increasing Infestations: Whiteflies Problematic Around Southwest Florida
Whitefly infestations are increasing around southwest Florida, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Higher numbers of adults…
Dry Conditions Worsen in Some Areas
By Clint Thompson Certain areas of the Southeast continue to feel the sting of lingering dry conditions, according to the…
New Normal? Florida Tomato Producers Using Non-Wooden Stakes
By Clint Thompson The ongoing supply chain crisis forced many Florida tomato producers to consider non-wooden stakes for their plants…
Blueberry Market Trends and Implications for Growers
By Kimberly L. Morgan The U.S. commercial blueberry industry value of utilized production was $933 million in 2020. An unchanging…
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Alabama
Jan. 19, 2022
Chill Hour Accumulation: Alabama Peaches Still Behind
Jan. 18, 2022
Alabama Extension Mobile County Fruit, Vegetable Growers Meeting Set for Jan. 27
Jan. 17, 2022
Improved Pecan Production Expected in 2022
Jan. 13, 2022
Dry Conditions Worsen in Some Areas
Jan. 10, 2022
Ideal Weather Last Week for North Alabama Production
Florida
Jan. 19, 2022
Bacterial Spot Disease Problematic in Florida Fields
Jan. 19, 2022
Dry Conditions Linger in Florida Panhandle
Jan. 18, 2022
Effects of Heavy Rain on Pre-Emergent Herbicides in Vegetables
Jan. 17, 2022
Downy Mildew Discovered in Florida Lettuce
Jan. 14, 2022
Caterpillar Pressure Varies Across Florida
Georgia
Jan. 17, 2022
Nanobubble Technology May Improve Soil Health, Sustainability in the Turfgrass Industry
Jan. 17, 2022
Improved Pecan Production Expected in 2022
Jan. 17, 2022
Broad Mites Becoming Major Pest for Pepper, Eggplant Producers
Jan. 14, 2022
Georgia and Florida Blueberries in Bloom Very Early
Jan. 13, 2022
Dry Conditions Worsen in Some Areas
North Carolina
Jan. 19, 2022
NCDA&CS Accepting Applications for the 2022 Specialty Crops Block Grant Program
Jan. 13, 2022
Dry Conditions Worsen in Some Areas
Jan. 12, 2022
Hops Future in North Carolina? N.C. State Researcher Optimistic
Jan. 07, 2022
Rains Alleviate Some of Dry Conditions in Southeast
Dec. 31, 2021
Abnormally Dry Conditions Persist Across Southeast Region
South Carolina
Jan. 19, 2022
Weekly Updates: Clemson Extension Agents Discuss Various Crops
Jan. 13, 2022
Dry Conditions Worsen in Some Areas
Jan. 07, 2022
Rains Alleviate Some of Dry Conditions in Southeast
Jan. 05, 2022
South Carolina Hemp Applications Available Through Feb. 28
Jan. 05, 2022