Legislative News
Mar. 13, 2024
Sens. Rick Scott and Mike Crapo Urge Freeze to Ag Wage Rate
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Commissioner Wilton Simpson Highlights Legislative Achievements for Florida Agriculture
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Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, Legislative Leaders Launch Hurricane Idalia Recovery Programs for Florida Farmers
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Florida Peach Crop Early This Year
By Clint Thompson Florida’s peach crop was about 80% this year. It was also earlier than normal, explains Jose Chaparro,…
Bacterial Leaf Spot Confirmed in North Florida Watermelon Crop
Disease detection picked up over the previous week in North Florida watermelons. As observations of bacterial leaf spot and Alternaria…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: The Last Word
By Rob Gilbert The Science of Sustainability The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) provides the…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Treated Seeds Covered
The BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife. To learn more about what we can do, we’re…
Mexican Tomato Industry Can’t Litigate Its Way Out of Dumping Charges
MAITLAND, FL – Last week, in response to a lawsuit by a large Mexican tomato exporter, the U.S. Court of…
Disease Management for Georgia Grapes
By Clint Thompson It is not quite time for grape producers to be wary of key diseases for the upcoming…
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AFVGA Executive Director Expresses Concerns with AEWR
By Clint Thompson The lack of a farm bill is concerning for Alabama fruit and vegetable farmers. But at the…
UGA Studying Water Spinach as Potential Crop
By Clint Thompson University of Georgia is engaging in research that could lead to the production of a new crop…
UF/IFAS Researchers Address Issues Facing Indoor Farms
Across the globe, people are increasingly turning to greenhouses and indoor vertical farms to grow commodities. The systems use far…
Pecan Producer: Our Crop Fits Well with India
By Clint Thompson India’s flirtation with U.S. pecans is a potential win for Georgia producers. One grower is optimistic that…
Typical El Niño Winter Drenched Most of SE
By Clint Thompson Specialty crop growers knew heading into this season that it had the potential to be cold and…
Strong Peach Season Expected for Alabama Growers
By Clint Thompson Count Alabama as another state that should rebound with a bumper peach crop this year. After a…
Specialized News
Alabama
Apr. 26, 2024
Alabama Blueberry Farmer Discusses Current Crop, Spring Freeze Events
Apr. 23, 2024
AFVGA Executive Director Expresses Concerns with AEWR
Apr. 18, 2024
Strong Peach Season Expected for Alabama Growers
Apr. 18, 2024
Alabama Strawberry Disease Update
Apr. 16, 2024
AFVGA Executive Director Voices Frustration About Lack of New Farm Bill
Florida
Apr. 25, 2024
Florida Blueberry Producers Enjoying ‘Good Production’
Apr. 24, 2024
Florida Peach Crop Early This Year
Apr. 24, 2024
Bacterial Leaf Spot Confirmed in North Florida Watermelon Crop
Apr. 23, 2024
Mexican Tomato Industry Can’t Litigate Its Way Out of Dumping Charges
Apr. 23, 2024
UF/IFAS Researchers Address Issues Facing Indoor Farms
Georgia
Apr. 26, 2024
Georgia Strawberry Diseases Widespread, Devastating
Apr. 26, 2024
Vidalia Onion Extension Agent: I’m Optimistic We’re Going to Have a Good Crop
Apr. 23, 2024
Disease Management for Georgia Grapes
Apr. 23, 2024
UGA Studying Water Spinach as Potential Crop
Apr. 19, 2024
Pecan Producer: Our Crop Fits Well with India
South Carolina
Apr. 25, 2024
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Apr. 18, 2024
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Apr. 10, 2024
What’s Happening Out There? Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Mar. 29, 2024
U-Pick Strawberry Seasons Kicks Off Spring Agritourism Activities in South Carolina
Mar. 21, 2024