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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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March 14, 2024
GFVGA Webinar: Fruit, Vegetable Industries Focus of OSHA’s National Emphasis Program
March 14, 2024
Georgia Melon Planting Season About to Start
March 14, 2024
Whitefly Research: UGA Vegetable Specialist Discusses Management Option for Growers
March 14, 2024
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Congressional Inertia Hamstrings Produce Priorities
Sens. Rick Scott and Mike Crapo Urge Freeze to Ag Wage Rate
Sen. Rick Scott joined Sen. Mike Crapo and 14 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Senate leadership…
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Row-Middle Weed Control in Vegetable Plasticulture
By Ramdas Kanissery Battling weeds is a real struggle in vegetable plasticulture production ā not just in the plastic mulched…
Seeing Red: Appearance Important Trait in Tomato Breeding
By Clint Thompson Tomatoes possess specific traits that growers desire to attract would-be consumers. These include quality, yield, shelf life,…
What a Mess: Pecan Tree Hedging More Efficiently Done During Dormant Season
By Clint Thompson Pecan tree hedging is important to the sustainability of the tree long-term. Whether Southeast growers implement the…
Sen. Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Provide Financial Relief for Producers
WASHINGTON, D.C. ā Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues recently introduced the Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024, legislation that would revert…
South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline: Leafminer Activity Increasing
Leafminer pressure is reportedly high and moderate across certain areas of South Florida. According to the South Florida Pest and…
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Labor, Trade Highlight FFVA Letter to USDA
The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to strengthen Floridaās specialty crop…
Alabama Peach Trees in Better Position to Withstand Potential Freeze Event
By Clint Thompson Sufficient chill hours have Alabama peach trees where they need to be during bloom season. One Extension…
HLB Could End Georgiaās Citrus Industry
One California citrus leader believes Georgia should respond more aggressively to huanglongbing (HLB, also known as citrus greening) for the…
Freeze Does Not Have the Same Effect on All Pests
The Christmas freeze event in 2022 affected some insect pests in the cold-hardy citrus region more so than others, according…
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Highlights Legislative Achievements for Florida Agriculture
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumwer Services (FDACS) Commissioner Wilton Simpson applauded the Florida legislature for their work during the…
Florida Tomato Assessment Rate Could Increase By One Cent
Florida tomato producers are facing a proposed assessment rate increase for tomatoes produced in the state, from $0.025 cents to…
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Alabama
Mar. 12, 2024
Alabama Peach Trees in Better Position to Withstand Potential Freeze Event
Mar. 06, 2024
Alabama Strawberries Progressing Well
Mar. 04, 2024
Abnormally Dry Conditions Present in Southeast
Feb. 19, 2024
El NiƱo Helps Alleviate Dry Conditions Across SE
Feb. 16, 2024
Weather Challenges for Strawberry Producers in North Alabama
Florida
Mar. 15, 2024
Florida Blueberry Grower: Roller Coaster of Warm, Cold Temperatures
Mar. 13, 2024
Seeing Red: Appearance Important Trait in Tomato Breeding
Mar. 12, 2024
South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline: Leafminer Activity Increasing
Mar. 12, 2024
Labor, Trade Highlight FFVA Letter to USDA
Mar. 11, 2024
Florida Tomato Assessment Rate Could Increase By One Cent
Georgia
Mar. 14, 2024
GFVGA Webinar: Fruit, Vegetable Industries Focus of OSHA’s National Emphasis Program
Mar. 14, 2024
Georgia Melon Planting Season About to Start
Mar. 14, 2024
Whitefly Research: UGA Vegetable Specialist Discusses Management Option for Growers
Mar. 13, 2024
What a Mess: Pecan Tree Hedging More Efficiently Done During Dormant Season
Mar. 12, 2024
HLB Could End Georgiaās Citrus Industry
South Carolina
Mar. 15, 2024
What’s Happening? Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Mar. 08, 2024
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Feb. 28, 2024
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Weekly Update
Feb. 22, 2024
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