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Bringing southeastern vegetable and specialty crop growers the information important to their unique production niche.
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Early Watermelon Harvests Begin in North Florida
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A handful of watermelons were harvested last week in North Florida. More will be picked this week. It is the earliest that a significant...
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Commissioner Simpson Celebrates Legislative Session Delivering for Florida Ag
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson released the following statement last Friday after the end of a...
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Integrated Management Approach Required for Nematode Control in Sweet Potatoes
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Sometimes the management of a crop disease or insect requires an integrated approach to achieve full control. Organic sweet potato...
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Adaptability Vital for Peach Producer
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Adaptability fuels Titan Farms’ success as a national leader in peach production. It will be the key for Chalmers Carr as his South...
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Lipman Family Farms Donates $3 million
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IMMOKALEE, FL – Lipman Family Farms is proud to have presented a check for $3 million to the Redlands Christian Migrant Association’s...
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Drought Monitor: Dry Conditions Remain in Parts of Southeast
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Much-needed rainfall helped alleviate some of the drought present in some parts of Florida, specifically along the Florida Panhandle and...
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USHBC Launches Second Class of Blueberry Leadership Program to Empower Future Leaders
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FOLSOM, Calif. — The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has launched the application process for the second class of its Blueberry...
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Peaked Interest: Christmas Tree Production Increasing in Alabama
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Christmas tree sales have spiked in recent years across Alabama. It has piqued the interest of growers hoping to start their own Christmas...
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Georgia Blueberry Producer Pleads for Federal Assistance
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Georgia’s blueberry farmers have their share of seasonal challenges. Some federal assistance is needed if growers are going to remain...
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Alabama Extension Expert Encourages Vegetable Growers to Scout for Armyworms
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama Cooperative Extension entomologists are reporting a drastic increase in armyworm moth numbers. Vegetable...
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UF/IFAS Researchers Find Tomato Plants Resistant to Devastating Disease
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University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers may have found the key to developing tomatoes that...
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Florida Grower Citrus Show Delves into Global Nutrient Markets
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April was a busy month for the AgNet Media team. On top of our normal duties, we also hosted the Florida Grower Citrus Show in Fort Pierce.
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North Florida Watermelon Harvests Should Begin Within Two Weeks
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North Florida watermelon producers are still on track to take advantage of an early harvest window thanks to early plantings this year.
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Got You Covered: Desaeger Continues to Tout Cover Crops to Manage Nematodes
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Cover crops remain an under-utilized but effective management option for specialty crop growers managing nematodes.
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UF/IFAS Faculty Appointed to National Committee
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Two University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers have been appointed to a prestigious National...
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North Florida Watermelon Producers Should Guard Against Powdery Mildew
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Even in the driest weather conditions, one disease can still torment watermelon producers. Powdery mildew is on the mind of Bob Hochmuth...
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Farm Bill Session: If You’re Not at the Table, Then You’re Probably on the Menu
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If you’re not at the table, then you’re probably on the menu. That is the thought process that producers and Ag leaders have when events...
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Georgia’s Peach Crop to Be ‘Very, Very Short’
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One of Georgia’s most popular and well-known agricultural commodities is expected to be down in production this year. The sweet taste of...
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