Southeast
Vidalia onion official pack date scheduled
The anticipated Vidalia onion season is set to begin as the Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and Vidalia Onion Committee officially set April 15 as the 2025 pack date. This year, the Vidalia Onion Advisory Panel conducted... more »
From seed to store
When Banny Oakes started a produce stand in South Florida in the 1930s, he likely could not have foreseen that his no-frills business would grow into the largest independently owned agribusiness in the region. Under... more »
Extension leaders and industry advocates honored at Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference
Growers across Georgia and South Carolina rely on Extension agents and industry partners to overcome argonomic challenges. At the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, held on January 11 in Savannah, the Georgia Fruit &... more »
Titan Farms expands into organics
Titan Farms expands into organics through a partnership with a leading Southeast organic fruit and vegetable grower. Titan Farms, a grower, packer and shipper of fresh peaches and vegetables, has entered into a partnership with... more »
GFVGA leader Charles Hall dies
Charles Hall, the former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), has died. Hall, 74, died Jan. 20. Hall was GFVGA’s executive director since the association was organized in 1996. Though... more »
Tomato disease management drives Del Jardin Fresh’s success
For decades, Juan Lopez, president and owner of farming consulting firm Del Jardin Fresh, has sought innovative ways to grow the best tomatoes. His passion now centers on tomato disease management, soil health, and trialing... more »
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference early registration ending soon
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Participants are urged to register by Dec. 9 to receive discounted rates. The show, scheduled for Jan. 9-11 in Savannah, Georgia, is... more »
UF: escarole and endive can elevate holiday feasts
As Thanksgiving approaches, ushering in the holiday season, horticulture experts at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) are touting bountiful insights about two nutritious leafy vegetables set to elevate festive... more »
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