Legislative News

Mar. 07, 2023
February Crop Updates for Southeastern States

Mar. 03, 2023
First Step Taken to Establish a Georgia Citrus Commission

Feb. 10, 2023
SCFBA’s Recommendations for Farm Bill Highlight Unfair Trade

Feb. 03, 2023
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Issues Recommendations for 2023 Farm Bill

Feb. 02, 2023
Grower Associations Gearing Up for Farm Bill

GFVGA Leader Concerned for Growers With Complicated H-2A Program
By Clint Thompson The convoluted and sometimes perplexing nature of the H-2A program has Chris Butts concerned about the ramifications…

New Weevil Pest of Celery and Related Crops
By Julien Beuzelin and Anna Mészáros Florida produces apiaceous crops, which include celery, parsley, cilantro, dill and carrots, from the…

Legislation Passes for Georgia Citrus Commission
By Clint Thompson Georgia citrus farmers and industry leaders scored a legislative victory on Monday when the state Senate overwhelmingly…

Blueberry Rust a Problem Throughout the Year for Florida Growers
By Clint Thompson One blueberry disease continues to surface to the top of concerns for Florida growers. Leaf rust is…

Irrigation Tips for North Florida Watermelon Producers
By Clint Thompson Irrigation management is essential in North Florida watermelon plants especially if the current dry period continues in…

UGA’s Sparks Provides Insect Update
By Clint Thompson The recent hot and dry weather conditions that were prevalent across the Southeast could factor into how…
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The Seasonal Satsuma Bottleneck
The short timeframe for satsuma mandarins to be harvested and sold in the fall created a bottleneck of supply around…

U.S. Drought Monitor: Florida Mostly Moderately Dry
Florida remains mostly moderately dry. The southern area of Alabama is abnormally dry, as are the southwestern and southeastern areas…

Stuart Scholarship Application Period Open
The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) reminds college students interested in pursuing a career in the specialty crop industry…

Sens. Ossoff, Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reverse Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is working to reverse this year’s Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) increase.…

Sen. Ossoff: Georgia Farmers Need Results
By Clint Thompson U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (GA) is ensuring Georgia’s specialty crop producers have a voice in the ongoing…

California Floods Impacting Florida’s Strawberry Harvests
By Clint Thompson The current weather crisis in California is impacting Florida’s strawberry harvests. One producer said he is picking…
News By State
Alabama

Mar. 24, 2023
Alabama Hemp Production: Active Group of About 75 Growers

Mar. 15, 2023
Rain, Rain Go Away: North Alabama Needs Multiple Days of Sunshine

Feb. 15, 2023
Foreign-Owned Ag Lands in U.S. Concerning for Alabama Residents

Feb. 10, 2023
AFVGA Annual Conference Concludes Today

Jan. 31, 2023
Registration Still Ongoing for Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Conference
Florida

Mar. 24, 2023
UF/IFAS Receiving Favorable Comments with Blueberry Growers Guide App

Mar. 23, 2023
North Florida Melon Producers ‘Escape Bullet’ with Recent Frost Events

Mar. 22, 2023
Thrips Parvispinus Levels in South Florida

Mar. 20, 2023
Stuart Scholarship Application Period Open

Mar. 16, 2023
Florida Blueberry Harvest Window Extended This Year
Georgia

Mar. 23, 2023
What to Expect? Pecan Beginners Class Scheduled for March 28

Mar. 23, 2023
Harvest Nears for Vidalia Onion Crop

Mar. 21, 2023
Legislation Passes for Georgia Citrus Commission

Mar. 17, 2023
Sen. Ossoff: Georgia Farmers Need Results

Mar. 16, 2023
Warm February Accelerates Vidalia Onion Production
North Carolina

Mar. 15, 2023
Optimize Strawberry Fertility with Plant Tissue Testing

Mar. 14, 2023
Looming Sub-Freezing Temperatures Could Impact North Carolina Strawberries

Feb. 15, 2023
NCDA&CS New and Emerging Crops Program Awards $500,000 in Grants for Research Projects

Feb. 02, 2023
North Carolina Strawberry Plants Recovering Following Christmas Freeze

Jan. 12, 2023