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August 1, 2023 | Vol. 8, Issue 31

SCFBA Co-Chair Discusses Support for Recent Legislation

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The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) applauds recent legislation that addresses multiple priorities in the upcoming Farm Bill. Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council and co-chair of the SCFBA, discussed the provisions that highlight various needs of the specialty crop industry. Get more details.

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2023 Vegetable Variety Showcase

AgNet Media is the go-to source for Southeastern specialty crop producers. We work with major seed suppliers to help keep growers informed about new and best preforming vegetable varieties suited for Florida and the Southeast. In the July edition of Florida Grower, key suppliers were featured in the Vegetable Variety Showcase. View Showcase

Chlorpyrifos Clarification: Insecticide Can Be Applied to Non-Bearing Peach Trees

Chlorpyrifos can legally be used to manage peachtree borers in late variety orchards that are not being harvested or were harvested early. Learn more.

AgNet Media Announces Launch of Specialty Crop Grower Magazine

AgNet Media has announced the merger of two of its print brands to create a new magazine — Specialty Crop Grower. The magazine will serve growers of fruit and vegetable crops in the Southeast. Find out more.

UGA Ag Climatologist: Peak Hurricane Season Starts Mid-August

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Specialty crop producers should be aware that the peak hurricane season is approximately a month away. Read more.

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