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New Research Looks to Pollen for Plant Heat Stress Resilience

Jim Rogers — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000

People aren’t the only ones stressed by heat waves. For many plants, higher-than-anticipated temperatures can lead to water loss, wilted foliage and unsuccessful pollination. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers are investigating how to improve plant resiliency to high temperatures. Kevin Begcy, assistant professor in the UF/IFAS environmental horticulture department, is looking to how pollen ...

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Sweet Corn Prices High for Florida Growers with a Crop

Jim Rogers — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

By Clint Thompson Florida sweet corn producers experiencing high volume right now are reaping the rewards of a depressed supply. Prices are extremely high right now, though, Florida’s spring crop should be ramping up production soon, says Tori Rumenik, commodity services and supply chain manager for the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association. She highlighted why farmers are able to ask ...

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Mid-January Freeze Impacts Sweet Corn Production

Jim Rogers — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:15:00 +0000

By Clint Thompson A mid-January freeze event impacted sweet corn production in South Florida. The significance of the impact during the weekend of Jan. 13-15 depends on what production stage the corn was in. Tori Rumenik, commodity services and supply chain manager for the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, elaborated on how some producers were affected by the freeze burn ...

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Sweet Corn Seminar Focused on South Florida Production

Jim Rogers — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:30:00 +0000

By Frank Giles Florida produces more sweet corn for the fresh market than any other state. About 37,000 acres of the crop are planted in Florida with more than half of that coming from the Palm Beach County/Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). This year’s crop got off to a shaky start after experiencing heavy rains and winds from Hurricanes Ian and ...

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An Advocate for All Growers

Jim Rogers — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:45:00 +0000

By Clint Thompson Karla Thompson is a lawyer by training and farmer by marriage. That combination makes her one of the Southeast’s leading advocates for growers. “I think with advocacy work it really helps because I understand the misperceptions and ideas that people have about the ag industry because I had them myself,” Thompson says. “Before I got involved in ...

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Hurricane Ian Impact: Sweet Corn Production Back to Normal Volumes Following Planting Gap

Jim Rogers — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:15:00 +0000

By Clint Thompson Hurricane Ian did more than just flood parts of Florida and spark damage with its high winds when it moved across the state on Sept. 28. It also delayed plantings of multiple crops, including strawberries. Sweet corn was another crop impacted, according to Tori Rumenik, commodity services and supply chain manager for the Florida Fruit and Vegetable ...

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Sweet Corn Challenges in Florida

Jim Rogers — Thu, 12 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

By Clint Thompson Florida’s sweet corn producers are feeling the pinch of various factors affecting consumer demand this season; most notably, the inflationary prices and colder spring weather up north. Both contributed to suppressed prices for the state’s growers, says Tori Rumenik, commodity service and supply chain manager for the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association. “Our product goes to retail. ...

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Sweet Corn Production: Yields Up, Market Down

Jim Rogers — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:30:00 +0000

By Clint Thompson John L. Hundley, veteran farmer and newest member of the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame, produced a quick response when asked how sweet corn production has treated growers this year. “Production’s going good, the marketing isn’t,” Hundley said. “That’s the summary. Nothing else I can tell you other than that.” That’s all growers and consumers need to ...

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Rainfall Creates Planting Delays in Alabama

Jim Rogers — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:30:00 +0000

By Clint Thompson Increased rainfall last week in Alabama created planting delays in some specialty crops, says Katelyn Kesheimer, Auburn University assistant professor and Extension specialist. Planting delays are especially true with hemp and sweet corn. “We’re still on the early side of (hemp) planting, so I don’t think it’s going to affect too many growers. But in terms of ...

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Caterpillar Pressure Varies Across South Florida

Jim Rogers — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Caterpillar pressure varies among crops and regions in South Florida, according to the most recent South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Respondents in the Everglades Agricultural Area report most worm pressure on sweet corn is low, but lesser corn stalk borers are moderate in some sandy areas. Caterpillar pressure is low around the southwest Florida area, though there appears to ...

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