Category: Southeast
Vidalia Onion pack season kicks off Apr. 13 in Georgia
Vidalia onions are hand-harvested and packed after the official pack date. Get more details on the annual announcement.
Bank on the basics
At Georgia’s G&R Farms, variety choice and agronomic fundamentals drive Vidalia onion production.
Florida passes new Farm Bill: How it impacts specialty crop growers
The Florida Legislature advances a new farm bill affecting land use, equipment and safety rules. See what it means for growers.
Deep freeze saddles Florida vegetable growers with hundreds of millions in crop damage
The storm caused $700M+ in losses to tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers and more. See the full breakdown and why grower support is needed.
Winter blast prompts Florida officials to push for USDA disaster assistance
Florida officials request farm disaster assistance as freezing weather threatens specialty crops. Read how growers could be affected and what aid may be available.
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission elects 2026 officers, honors Dr. Craig Yencho
Find out who’s on the board, who’s leading the Commission and how research continues to support the nation’s top sweetpotato-producing state.
Agritourism to value-added: 5 takeaways from the 2026 Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference
Attendees explored organic systems, value-added products, agritourism models and emerging technologies. Read on for takeaways from the show.
Bravo! G&R Farms brings national sustainability award home to Georgia
A Georgia onion grower took home a national award for its sustainability efforts. Find out why G&R Farms won the award.
Produce leader bemoans Mexican import impacts, requests seasonal safeguards
The president of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association is speaking out on the impact of Mexican produce imports. Find out what he said.
Lipman’s national Days of Good November charitable efforts
Lipman’s Days of Good charitable effort is underway. Read more about the annual charitable event.
Southern growers to benefit from Helene recovery funding
Georgia and South Carolina growers receive federal Helene disaster relief for orchards, infrastructure and future losses. Get details now.
UF new host for major plant breeding accelerator program
UF is the new host for a major plant breeding accelerator program. Learn what crops could benefit from the research.
BASF introduces new short-day onion varieties
BASF has introduced short-day onion varieties. Learn how the onions could benefit growers.
National ag groups applaud AEWR decision
National ag groups are applauding a court’s AEWR decision. Read how the AEWR Methodology rule change affects growers.
Johnny Barnes, North Carolina sweet potato grower, remembered
Johnny Barnes, a North Carolina sweet potato grower, has died. Read about his industry contributions.
Five state coalition demands USDA AEWR transparency
A coalition of five produce groups seeks transparency on AEWR rates. Learn which groups are pressing USDA to release wage rate rule details.
Bedner Growers: Popular South Florida agritourism, farm market destination
Agritourism and farm markets help Bedner Growers survive and expand. Read how the South Florida grower started growing in the 1950s.
Georgia study examining non-fresh market fruit
GFVGA and UGA are exploring new uses for surplus fruit through processing innovation. Help shape the future by taking the grower survey today.
New UF/IFAS plant pathologist helps Everglades Agricultural Area growers battle diseases
Plant pathologist Monica Navia-Urrutia is supporting EAA growers with research and disease management solutions. Learn more about her work.
UF sweet corn researcher awarded prestigious academic honor
UF professor Marcio Resende sweet corn researcher has received a distinguished academic appointment. Read more about his honor.