Specialty Crop Grower

Specialty Crop Grower Serving specialty crop growers in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and the Carolina's with timely news. Agriculture is constantly changing.

Consumer tastes are playing a big part in driving that change. The states in our coverage area not only include some of the top-five states in population, they also represent some of the top-five states in agricultural production. A vast amount of that agriculture is in fruits, vegetables and other high-value specialty crops growing in popularity and importance. We are seeing a resurgence in small

farms in some areas, too, as niche producers realize the potential of a local market that is both valuable and convenient to serve. Vegetable and specialty crops are sure to continue to expand in the deep Southeast region, and VSCNews will be there to communicate to growers — both newcomers and seasoned veterans — the information they need to know.

A Land Remembered is coming to the screen! 🌴📖 Todd Wiseman Jr., producer and director of the upcoming TV series based on...
06/12/2026

A Land Remembered is coming to the screen! 🌴📖 Todd Wiseman Jr., producer and director of the upcoming TV series based on the beloved Florida novel, will be a featured speaker at the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo in Fort Myers on Aug. 12–13. Read more:

Todd Wiseman Jr. will be a featured speaker during this year’s Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo in downtown Fort Myers.

From tomatoes and squash to blueberries and muscadines, South Carolina specialty crops are progressing through the seaso...
06/12/2026

From tomatoes and squash to blueberries and muscadines, South Carolina specialty crops are progressing through the season. 🍅🫐 Clemson Extension agents are sharing timely crop updates and management recommendations to help growers stay ahead of weather, irrigation and pest challenges. Read more:

Clemson Extension agents provide updates in The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various crops being produced.

Labor remains one of the biggest challenges facing specialty crop growers. Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Associati...
06/11/2026

Labor remains one of the biggest challenges facing specialty crop growers. Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Executive Director Chris Butts recently shared concerns with Congress about H-2A labor costs and the need for program reform. Read more:

Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson’s (PA-15), attempt at modernizing the H-2A program has at least one specialty crop organization in his corner.

Growers and industry leaders in Georgia and Alabama are urging EPA to preserve access to mancozeb, a key crop protection...
06/11/2026

Growers and industry leaders in Georgia and Alabama are urging EPA to preserve access to mancozeb, a key crop protection tool used to manage diseases in specialty crops. Learn why producers say the fungicide remains critical to their operations. Read more:

Mancozeb’s uncertain future as a fungicide option for Southeast grape producers has researchers currently studying potential alternatives.

North Florida watermelon harvest is winding down, but growers are still bringing in a strong crop across the Suwanee Val...
06/11/2026

North Florida watermelon harvest is winding down, but growers are still bringing in a strong crop across the Suwanee Valley. 🍉 See how market conditions, yields and shipping costs are shaping the season's finish. Read more:

North Florida watermelons continue to be harvested across the Suwanee Valley Region. It won’t be long before growers can call it a season.

🌾 Disaster assistance remains a top priority for growers facing weather-related losses. Agricultural leaders recently hi...
06/10/2026

🌾 Disaster assistance remains a top priority for growers facing weather-related losses. Agricultural leaders recently highlighted the need for stronger support programs as producers continue recovering from hurricanes, freezes and other natural disasters. Read more:

Brooke Rollins’ testimony at the June 4 hearing with the House Committee on Agriculture included a brief discussion about disaster assistance.

🌦️ Could El Niño return? Forecasters are closely watching conditions in the tropical Pacific, with potential implication...
06/10/2026

🌦️ Could El Niño return? Forecasters are closely watching conditions in the tropical Pacific, with potential implications for rainfall patterns across Alabama, Florida and Georgia in the months ahead. Read more:

The looming El Niño weather pattern means a decreased chance for tropical systems to develop during the summer and fall.

🌦️ Dry conditions continue to impact parts of the Southeast, while some areas have seen drought improvements thanks to r...
06/10/2026

🌦️ Dry conditions continue to impact parts of the Southeast, while some areas have seen drought improvements thanks to recent rainfall. Check out the latest drought monitor update for Georgia, Florida and Alabama. Read more:

Exceptional drought conditions have all but gone away in South Georgia, while they have also been drastically reduced in North Florida.

🌎 Food security starts with farmers. As demand grows and challenges mount, specialty crop growers continue playing a vit...
06/10/2026

🌎 Food security starts with farmers. As demand grows and challenges mount, specialty crop growers continue playing a vital role in providing safe, nutritious food while supporting local economies and communities. Read more:

The headlines have been full of stories in recent months about fraud in various things like daycare services and Medicaid.

🍅 UGA researchers are helping shape the future of tomato production through ongoing variety development and field resear...
06/09/2026

🍅 UGA researchers are helping shape the future of tomato production through ongoing variety development and field research. Their work aims to provide growers with improved performance, disease resistance and productivity in the field. Read more:

Tomato research at the UGA Tifton Campus should help growers determine if crop production in hotter parts of the year is feasible.

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