Category: Southeast
Florida freeze inflicts $3B in crop losses, producers seek federal relief
Florida’s deep freeze damaged crops across the state, totaling $3B in losses. See which sectors were hit hardest.
Florida seeks USDA aid as winter storm threatens specialty crops
Florida requests USDA support after severe winter storm threatens crops. Learn how growers can access disaster assistance now.
Workshop to explore organic pest and pollinator strategies in Florida
An upcoming workshop will offer Florida growers tips on organic pest and pollinator management. Get details and learn how to register now.
Agritourism to organic: 5 takeaways from the 2026 Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference
From organic production to agritourism, key trends emerged at the 2026 Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference. See the top five takeaways.
Southern states to receive Helene recovery funding
USDA granted $531M to Georgia and $38M to South Carolina to aid farmers after Hurricane Helene. Learn how this relief helps recovery efforts.
Workshop to highlight organic farming solutions for South Florida crops
Learn organic farming strategies for tropical crops at a free UF/IFAS workshop in Homestead, FL on Aug. 19. Get details and register now.
Wish Farms making a difference with berries
Florida’s Wish Farms has been growing and shipping berries for four generations. Learn how the farm diversified to include organic offerings.
Vidalia onion official pack date scheduled
The Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and Vidalia Onion Committee have set the 2025 vidalia onion pack date. Get all the details now.
Titan Farms expands into organics through Watsonia partnership
Titan Farms and Watsonia Farms have joined forces to bring organic peaches to market. Learn more about their partnership and future plans.
Charles Hall, GFVGA leader, dies
Charles Hall, the former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), has died.
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).
New strawberry varieties are assisting Florida grower
Florida strawberry growers are a resilient bunch. They’ve survived the back-to-back punches from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Discover how escarole and endive can elevate holiday feasts
As the holiday season continues, horticulture experts at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) are touting bountiful insights into two nutritious leafy vegetables set to elevate festive meals and home gardens this year: escarole and endive.
Deadline approaching for Southeast Regional conference early registration
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
USDA releases $2 billion to help specialty crops growers in disasters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced programs designed to help specialty crop growers recover from natural disasters, including a trio of hurricanes that this fall struck the Southeast.