Southeast
Washington Apple Commission taps Florida tomato leader as new head
The new head of the Washington Apple Commission (WAC) returns to the Evergreen State after working for the business interests of Florida tomato growers. Michael Schadler, executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE),... more »
Titan Farms partners with CarbonCents to reduce carbon footprint
A partnership with a carbon reduction tech firm should help Titan Farms cut its carbon footprint. CarbonCents is a pioneering technology firm specializing in carbon footprint tracking and reduction solutions. The collaboration for the Ridge... more »
Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association starts partnership effort
In an effort to bolster industry support, the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) has launched the Partnership for Growth Program. The Partnership for Growth Program provides GFVGA industry champions the opportunity to support... more »
Titan Farms celebrates decade of premium peach brand
Titan Farms is marking the first 10 years of one of its premium fresh peach brands. The Ridge Spring, South Carolina-based Titan announced the 10th anniversary celebration of its Lori Anne Peaches peach brand. [caption... more »
Georgia Peach Council expects bumper crop of sweet Georgia peaches
The Georgia Peach Council announced it expects a record-breaking crop of particularly sweet Georgia peaches. Industry optimism is based on a full winter of productive dormancy and a long, cool spring of perfect weather. Combining... more »
Registration opens for Georgia ag labor forum
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s labor seminar returns this year but at a different time of the year. The Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum is scheduled for Aug. 20-21 and returns to Tifton,... more »
Georgia association weighs in on H-2A rules, farm bill
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is weighing in on the Department of Labor’s H-2A rules and the proposed 2024 farm bill. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rules further threaten the viability... more »
Georgia strawberry growers battling fungus
Many strawberry sites in Georgia are now suffering substantial plant mortality as the season progresses. Losses are not uniform, and some sites look pretty good. But unfortunately, many do not. If diseases continue to increase,... more »