Southeast
Seeds of change, grant will help growers face challenges of climate change
Farmers around the world face unique challenges in their effort to provide abundant, safe and flavorful food. One often overlooked issue for farmers is climate change. “The environment has a huge impact on plant health... more »
Researchers identify the best strawberries to grow in hot locations
It's strawberry season in many parts of the U.S, and supermarkets are teeming with these fresh heart-shaped treats. Although the bright red, juicy fruit can grow almost anywhere with lots of sunlight, production in some... more »
30 years of service to agriculture in Georgia seen by UGA Weather Network
On June 1, 1991, the first agricultural weather station operated by the University of Georgia began transmitting data from Griffin, Georgia. Since then, the UGA Weather Network has grown to include 87 stations scattered across... more »
For whom the bell grows: A brief history of the Cajun holy trinity
The Cajun “holy trinity” is at the heart of Louisiana cuisine. The union of onions, celery and green bell peppers create the base flavors of gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee and numerous other hearty dishes that have... more »
$1.2M FAS grant funds NC State sweetpotato research
North Carolina-grown sweetpotatoes have made themselves welcome in Europe, thanks to their flavor and quality. But prospects for the fast-growing export crop hit a snag after European Union regulations sharply lowered the tolerances for a... more »
J&J builds Florida vegetable operation on former citrus site
Where the Florida Turnpike and I-59 meet, a thousand sandy-soil acres of citrus orchards are being turned over for a large vegetable farm and cool storage facility. The land near Vero Beach this fall will... more »
Clemson announces Coastal Research and Education Center Field Day
Low-country South Carolina growers can learn the newest ideas and recommendations for successfully growing vegetables during the 2021 Field Day at Clemson Coastal Research and Education (REC) slated for June 17. The field day will... more »
Southern bacterial wilt causing problem in Louisiana vegetables
Weeks of wet weather in Louisiana has led to damage from one of the most serious diseases of crops such as tomatoes, eggplant and bell peppers. LSU AgCenter plant doctor Raj Singh said the disease is called... more »