Category: Southeast
Florida passes new Farm Bill: How it impacts specialty crop growers
The Florida Legislature advances a new farm bill affecting land use, equipment and safety rules. See what it means for growers.
Florida blueberry meeting showcases smarter sampling, stronger varieties and disease defense
New insights on freeze tolerance, leaf rust and mid-season nitrogen testing can sharpen decisions. Read the takeaways and adjust your program.
Freeze fallout: Florida tallies massive losses in fruit, vegetable and specialty crops
See the full breakdown of specialty crop losses and find out why experts believe more support may be on the way for growers.
Winter blast prompts Florida officials to push for USDA disaster assistance
Florida officials request farm disaster assistance as freezing weather threatens crops. Read how growers will be affected and what aid may be available.
Agritourism to organic: 5 takeaways from the 2026 Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference
Attendees explored organic systems, value-added products, agritourism models and emerging technologies. Read on for takeaways from the show.
Lipman’s national Days of Good Days of Good November charitable efforts
Lipman’s Days of Good charitable effort is underway. Read more about the annual charitable event.
UF new host for major plant breeding accelerator program
UF is the new host for a major plant breeding accelerator program. Learn what crops could benefit from the research.
Southern growers to benefit from Helene recovery funding
Georgia and South Carolina growers receive federal Helene disaster relief for orchards, infrastructure and future losses. Get details now.
JDI’s Racing for melons: From the fields to the finish line
NASCAR success. Read about JDI Farms’ watermelon racing success.
National ag groups applaud AEWR decision
National ag groups are applauding a court’s AEWR decision. Read how the AEWR Methodology rule change affects growers.
UF/IFAS to host stone fruit field day
UF/IFAS’ stone fruit field day will cover new techniques and insights for commercial growers. Get more details about the May 7 event.
Watermelon leader Buddy Leger dies
Buddy Leger, a leading figure in national watermelon associations, has passed away. Read more about his life buddy leger watermelonand contributions to the ag industry.
Kemp McLeod earns 2025 Mr. Peach award for leadership in peach growing operations
South Carolina’s Kemp McLeod earns 2025 Mr. Peach award for excellence in peach growing operations and a legacy of family farming success.
Southeast fruit and vegetable industry awards recognize leaders
Southeast fruit & vegetable industry awards honor Extension agents, growers and leaders for advancing George and South Carolina agriculture.
Partnership brings Titan Farms into organics
Titan Farms and Watsonia Farms have joined forces to bring organic peaches to market. Learn more about their partnership and future plans.
Virginia wine and grape grower honored
Emily Hodson has won the ninth annual Rich Smith Award of Excellence for outstanding contributions to the American grape and wine industry.
Breaking berry boundaries: NC State improves raspberries
North Carolina tops the U.S. in growing sweet potatoes as well as producing poultry and eggs, and is second nationally in turkeys, trout and Christmas trees, third for cucumbers and hogs, and is in the Top 10 in apples and blueberries.
Georgia association leader Charles Hall dies
Former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) Charles Hall has died. Read more about his legacy.
Mississippi blueberries growing in popularity, challenges
In Mississippi, blueberries are growing in popularity, but are not without production challenges.
Southeast pest management plan published for strawberries
Southeastern strawberry growers can learn the latest in pest management through the release of the Pest Management Strategic Plan for Strawberries in the Southeast (PMSP).