Legislative News
Nov. 17, 2022
USDA Provides Nearly $24M Boost for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Oct. 28, 2022
USDA Launches Loan Assistance Tool to Enhance Customer Service
Oct. 24, 2022
AFBF Establishes 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
Oct. 21, 2022
USDA Provides Payments of nearly $800 Million in Assistance to Help Keep Farmers Farming
Oct. 04, 2022
Thompson, Comer Lead Letter to GAO Regarding Foreign Investments in U.S. Farmland
Florida’s New AEWR Projected to be $14.33
Florida’s new Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for 2023 is estimated to be $14.33, pending an official notice in the…
Georgia Strawberry Production: What Producers Should Plan For
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s strawberry crop emerged unscathed last week amid low temperatures, according to Jeff Cook, University of Georgia…
Alabama Pecans High on Quality, Low on Price
By Clint Thompson Like pecans in other parts of the Southeast, Alabama’s crop is high on quality and quantity this…
Strawberry Research Essential to N.C. Production
By Clint Thompson The future of strawberry production in North Carolina lies in Gina Fernandez’s research lab at North Carolina…
Whitefly Populations Increasing Across South Florida
Florida’s vegetable producers should be wary that whitefly infestation numbers are increasing across the southern part of the state, according…
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Updates on Crops
Clemson Extension agents provide updates in The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various crops being produced…
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Drought Continues Across Southeast
By Clint Thompson Drought-like conditions have worsened in certain areas of the Southeast, especially in north Georgia, south Alabama and…
Thinking Outside the Box: Citrus Growers Need to Diversify to Remain Sustainable
If cold-hardy citrus growers diversified their crops and not put all of their eggs in the satsuma basket, it would…
Melon Producers Plan Early to Protect Against Gummy Stem Blight
It is never too early for watermelon producers in the Southeast to start thinking about management options for gummy stem…
Alabama Extension to Host Nutrient Management Meeting
Alabama Extension will host a nutrient management meeting, focusing on farmers’ concerns about the rising fertilizer prices. The meeting will…
It Costs How Much? Thanksgiving Dinner Expenses Up 20%
Thanksgiving remains an important time for many Americans. The cost of the meal this year is also top of mind.…
N.C. Producers Should Be Wary of Self-Diagnosing Strawberry Diseases
By Clint Thompson Disease diagnosis is better left to the experts. North Carolina strawberry producers who are concerned their crop…
News By State
Alabama
Nov. 23, 2022
Impact of Late Strawberry Plantings Across Northern Alabama
Nov. 10, 2022
Registration Ongoing for AFVGA Annual Conference
Oct. 20, 2022
Alabama Update: Growers Be Wary of Insect-Transmitted Diseases
Oct. 03, 2022
Alabama Extension to Host Upcoming Field Days
Sep. 16, 2022
Alabama Extension to Host Strawberry Production Meeting
Florida
Nov. 23, 2022
FDACS Issues Fertilizer Application Exemption
Nov. 16, 2022
UF/IFAS Research Gives Back Food Year-Round
Nov. 10, 2022
Trends in Florida Tomato Production and Markets
Nov. 01, 2022
FFVA Requests Moratorium on BMP Site Visits
Nov. 01, 2022
FDACS Suspends BMP Site Visits to Counties Heavily Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Georgia
Oct. 03, 2022
GFVGA Executive Vice President: Georgia Producers Dodged a Bullet
Sep. 29, 2022
Registration Open for Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference
Aug. 29, 2022
Georgia Department of Agriculture Announces 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Recipients
Aug. 19, 2022
Water Split in Pecan Crop Looming
Aug. 15, 2022
Georgia Citrus Growers: Be on the Lookout for Lebbeck Mealybug
North Carolina
Nov. 30, 2022
Strawberry Research Essential to N.C. Production
Nov. 23, 2022
N.C. Producers Should Be Wary of Self-Diagnosing Strawberry Diseases
Nov. 17, 2022
So Far So Good: Neopestalotiopsis Fruit Rot Not Yet Discovered in North Carolina
Nov. 16, 2022
Supply-Chain Issues Delay Some N.C. Strawberry Plantings
Nov. 09, 2022
N.C. Forest Service Offers Discount on Tree Seedling Sales for Military Members Through November
South Carolina
Nov. 29, 2022
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Updates on Crops
Nov. 23, 2022
$3.1 Million in Locally Grown Food Headed to South Carolina Schools
Nov. 22, 2022
What’s Happening? Clemson Extension Agents Provide Weekly Updates on Crops
Nov. 16, 2022
What’s Happening? Clemson Extension Agents Provide Updates on Crops
Nov. 08, 2022