Legislative News
May. 24, 2023
USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers
May. 23, 2023
Vegetable Farmer: SB 1718 is Going to be Very Impactful in South Florida
May. 18, 2023
GT Thompson: Input Prices Go Up Quickly, but Come Down Very Slowly
May. 16, 2023
Hurricane Relief Act Advances
May. 12, 2023
Florida Rep. Cammack: Specialty Crop Production Could Go Out if Issues Not Addressed
South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline: Aphid Pressure High in Some Areas
Aphid pressure varies across southern Florida. There are low populations in some areas, while there are high populations in others,…
Increase Fungicide Sprays: More Rain Means Higher Probability of Disease
By Clint Thompson Increased rainfall in Georgia means specialty crop producers should be increasing their fungicide applications. Tim Coolong, associate…
Out of Business: Gloomy Future for Florida Blueberry Farmers
By Clint Thompson Florida’s recent lack of success in profiting from its blueberry crop has prompted some farmers to leave…
FFVA Applauds Proposed House Bill Addressing Immigration Reform
A new bill introduced last week by members of the U.S. House of Representatives addresses ag labor reform that will…
Sneak Peek: June 2023 Specialty Crop Industry Magazine
The June issue of Specialty Crop Industry Magazine puts the spotlight on Lipman Family Farms which is celebrating 75 years.…
Urgent: Powdery Mildew Found on Watermelon in South Carolina
Powdery mildew was found on three cultivars of seedless watermelon at the Clemson Coastal Research and Education Center (REC) on…
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Supreme Court Ruling on WOTUS
By Frank Giles In a ruling on May 25, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on a case…
South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline: Caterpillar Pressure Varies in Florida
Caterpillar pressure varies across southern Florida, according to the latest release of the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Scouts…
Protecting Against ‘Wildfire’: Melon Growers Should Be Wary of Downy Mildew
By Clint Thompson Recent rainfall events in North Florida have watermelon producers on high alert from disease pressure building up.…
Sweet Grown Alabama Hosts State Legislators
To celebrate locally grown products and Alabama farmers, Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s non-profit agricultural branding program, hosted a legislative…
Florida Blueberry Grower: “Wasn’t a Good Year for Florida”
By Clint Thompson Blueberry season has all but ended in Florida. Growers are taking stock of the season, which was…
Robotic Harvesters Could Be Challenge in Vegetable Production
By Clint Thompson Precision Ag innovations are needed for specialty crop producers to remain sustainable now and into the future.…
News By State
Alabama
May. 31, 2023
Looming Problem: Whiteflies a Potential Concern for Fall Vegetable Producers
May. 25, 2023
Sweet Grown Alabama Hosts State Legislators
May. 24, 2023
Alabama Extension Agent: Thrips Are Out of Control
May. 17, 2023
Christmas Tree Production Can Be Rewarding but Challenging
May. 10, 2023
Integrated Management Approach Required for Nematode Control in Sweet Potatoes
Florida
Jun. 01, 2023
North Florida Melon Producers Reaping Benefits of High Demand
Jun. 01, 2023
Blueberry Management Options for June
May. 31, 2023
Florida Mango Production, Marketing Much Different in 2023
May. 31, 2023
South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline: Aphid Pressure High in Some Areas
May. 30, 2023
Out of Business: Gloomy Future for Florida Blueberry Farmers
Georgia
May. 31, 2023
UGA Research: Another Option in Managing Fusarium Wilt?
May. 30, 2023
Increase Fungicide Sprays: More Rain Means Higher Probability of Disease
May. 23, 2023
Don’t Miss the Deadline: Blueberry Commodity Commission Nominations Due by May 26
May. 18, 2023
Don’t Miss the Deadline: Peach Commodity Commission Nominations Due by May 26
May. 18, 2023
Christmas Freeze Impact: Georgia Strawberry Volume Down
North Carolina
May. 03, 2023
Celebrate Strawberry Day at the State Farmers Market Thursday
Apr. 20, 2023
Applications Open for Got to Be NC Festival’s Young Farmer of the Day Program
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
South Carolina
May. 19, 2023
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Found in South Carolina
May. 11, 2023
In the Field: Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
May. 05, 2023
In the Field: Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Apr. 27, 2023
In the Field: Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Apr. 19, 2023