Dry conditions are expanding across the Southeast region. Abnormally dry conditions are widespread across southern Alabama. Southwest and southeast Georgia are anywhere from abnormally dry to moderately dry, while southern Florida is either moderately dry or severely dry, according to last Thursday’s release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Alabama’s dry conditions start as far west as Washington and Mobile counties …
Cold Acclimation Helping Trees Rebound From Freeze
Trees in the Sweet Valley Citrus region are more acclimated to cold temperatures than those in Central and South Florida. That is a reason that Bill Barber, Certified Crop Adviser and owner of Barber Ag Services, believes citrus trees in North Florida, South Georgia and South Alabama have rebounded well following the Christmas freeze event. “I first thought the worst. With …
UF/IFAS Research After Hurricane Ian Seeks to Help Florida Growers
Researchers will assess 20 to 30 Florida citrus groves impacted by 2022’s Hurricane Ian to learn lessons that will help growers in the future. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers Christopher Vincent and Tripti Vashisth and their teams will conduct the assessment. The research will be funded by a $280,000, one-year grant from the U.S. Department of …
Dry Weather Needed for Specialty Crop Producers
By Clint Thompson Recent warm weather and prolonged dry conditions were much needed for Southeast specialty crop producers. Not only did it allow growers to get in the field and conduct much needed work in preparation for the spring crop, it also allowed the winter vegetables to continuing growing. Tim Coolong, associate professor in the University of Georgia (UGA) College …
February Crop Updates for Southeastern States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service released crop updates for February for states in the Southeast. ALABAMA: February temperatures ranged from 3.7 degrees Fahrenheit (F) to 9.9 degrees F warmer than normal depending on the location. Total rainfall for the month ranged from 1.3 inches in Dale County to 9.2 inches in Marshall County. Most of the …
Fallout from Freeze Still being Assessed for Cold-Hardy Citrus
Southeast citrus trees were undoubtedly impacted by multiple days of sub-freezing temperatures during Christmas week. An exact understanding of the impact will not be known for another couple of months, believes Jonathan Oliver, University of Georgia (UGA) assistant professor and small fruits pathologist. “The freeze was significant, but you never really know for sure until the plants start to flush out …
Freeze’s Full Impact on Cold-Hardy Citrus Still Unknown
Southeast citrus trees were undoubtedly impacted by multiple days of sub-freezing temperatures during Christmas week. An exact understanding of the impact will not be known for another couple of months, believes Jonathan Oliver, University of Georgia (UGA) assistant professor and small fruits pathologist. “The freeze was significant, but you never really know for sure until the plants start to flush out …
Dry Conditions Spread in Florida
Drought-like conditions continue to lessen in Alabama and Georgia, though dry conditions are now prevalent in most of Florida, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. A severe drought is observed in north Florida, in Taylor, Madison, Hamilton, Suwannee, Columbia, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Dixie and Levy counties. A moderate drought is also observed in surrounding counties in north Florida, including, Baker, Nassau, Duval, …
Drought-Like Conditions Expanding in Florida
Drought-like conditions continue to lessen in Alabama and Georgia, though dry conditions are now prevalent in most of Florida, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. A severe drought is observed in north Florida, in Taylor, Madison, Hamilton, Suwannee, Columbia, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Dixie and Levy counties. A moderate drought is also observed in surrounding counties in north Florida, including, Baker, Nassau, …
South Georgia Farmer Reflects on Vegetable Production Following Christmas Freeze
By Clint Thompson One South Georgia farmer’s decision to stagger his vegetable plantings spared him from losing his entire crop following the Christmas freeze event. “We stagger them all the time to make sure if something happens. We’re on plastic, too, with our greens, so that helped us to bring some of them back faster,” said Bill Brim, co-owner of …