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Arkansas: Possible Freeze Event on the Way Apr 20, 2021
A cold front bringing freezing temperatures to much of Arkansas is expected to arrive late Tuesday night, the National Weather Service warned on Monday. The possible freeze event may pose […]
Texas Field Reports: Peach Quality, Prices Look Good Jun 10, 2020
Peach producers in the Hill Country are reporting good quality and good demand despite an odd winter and remaining COVID-19 restrictions, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Jim Kamas, AgriLife […]
Texas Field Reports: Peach Crop Looks Good Despite Early Concerns Apr 15, 2020
Texas’ peach crop looks good amid improved growing conditions despite warmer-than-normal weather that impacted tree chill hours, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Larry Stein, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension horticulturist, Uvalde, […]
California’s Strict Air Quality Regulations Help Farmers Prosper, Study Finds Mar 18, 2020
Farmers in California’s Central Valley are not known for their love of government regulations, but those same growers have seen a boost in the productivity of their high-value crops – […]
Georgia Peaches: Watch for Increased San Jose Scale Populations Feb 7, 2020
San Jose Scale is predicted to be particularly bad this year for peach growers, as this pest is active in temperatures over 51 degrees Fahrenheit, “so we’ve already had a […]
Georgia Peaches: Crop in Good Shape After 2 Down Years Aug 2, 2019
Georgia peach farmers are feeling “peachy” about the outlook for this season’s crop, which is expected to more than double last year’s volume, according to Jeff Cook, University of Georgia […]
Tennessee Field Reports: Scattered Showers Unable to Slow Field Work Jul 16, 2019
Crop Progress and Condition for the Week Ending July 14, 2019. County Agent Comments Jeff Via, Fayette County The farmers in Fayette County have been busy spraying and cutting hay […]
South Carolina Field Reports: Good Week for Planting May 14, 2019
Crop Progress and Condition for the Week Ending May 12, 2019. County Comments Rusty Skipper, Horry County Corn and tobacco crops are doing well for this time in the growing […]
Texas Field Reports: Fruit Crop Looks Good Following Freeze Apr 2, 2019
Texas fruit crops appear set for a good year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Dr. Larry Stein, AgriLife Extension fruit specialist, Uvalde, said crops like peaches, […]
South Carolina: Peaches Suffered Minimal Damage from Freeze Mar 21, 2019
Clemson researchers report South Carolina peaches appear to have survived the recent cold snap, but growers shouldn’t let down their guard just yet. The Clemson Peach Team and Cooperative Extension […]
