Clint Thompson

Georgia

Writer at Southeast AgNet Radio Network

Multi-media Journalist at AgNet Media

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Central competing at region track and field meet

3 days ago | bvmsports.com | Clint Thompson

Published 3:02 pm Monday, April 21, 2025 1 of 1 BURNING RUBBER: Zykierra Hightower in the 400 meters in an event at Cook earlier this year. THOMASVILLE - Thomas County Central 's boys and girls track and field teams are under the spotlight this week in Albany, Georgia. Central is competing in the Region 2-5A track and field meet at Hugh Mills Stadium. The preliminary running events were held on Tuesday with the finals and field events scheduled for Thursday.
Loan Deficiency Payments Now Available for Cotton Producers

6 days ago | southeastagnet.com | Clint Thompson

Georgia cotton producers may be eligible for Loan Deficiency Payments (LDP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA). LDPs are payments made to producers who, although eligible to obtain a Marketing Assistance Loan, agree to forgo the loan in return for a payment on the eligible commodity. The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds its growers that the deadline to apply for an LDP on 2024 crop-year cotton is May 31, 2025.?
Florida Strawberry Season A 'Win' Following Milton's Impact

1 week ago | specialtycropgrower.com | Clint Thompson

By Clint ThompsonFlorida’s strawberry farmers produced a viable and productive crop this year despite being challenged by Hurricane Milton just after planting season. It speaks to the resiliency of the state’s producers, says Nick Wishnatzki, public relations director at Wish Farms in Plant City, Florida. “We obviously started the season with a lot of uncertainty, with the hurricane on the way, and it really made a direct hit to our area.
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Alabama Conference Addresses Sustainability, Marketing

1 week ago | specialtycropgrower.com | Clint Thompson

By Clint ThompsonSustainability was an underlying theme at this year’s Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) Conference and Trade Show held Feb. 5–7 in Gulf Shores. Seminar sessions and workshops at the event addressed the following questions and more:How can the state’s specialty crop producers market their products more effectively, perhaps with the assistance of Sweet Grown Alabama? How can farmers protect their crops from certain pests and diseases?
Florida Tomato Exchange Not Supporting Any New New Suspension Agreement

1 week ago | specialtycropgrower.com | Clint Thompson

By Clint ThompsonThe next 90 days are critical for the domestic tomato industry. That is how Robert Guenther, executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange, views the next three months following Monday’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) would terminate the 2019 U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement, which will become effective July 14, 2025.
North Georgia Peach Producer Optimistic About This Year's Crop

1 week ago | specialtycropgrower.com | Clint Thompson

By Clint ThompsonOne North Georgia peach producer is a little more than a month away from starting his harvest season. Drew Echols, owner of Jaemor Farms, could not be more optimistic about this year’s crop. “I think it’s going to be good. I feel good about it,” Echols said. “Depending on the varieties, we’ve got fruit that is dime size down to a size of a pencil eraser. Right now, it looks good. “It was just a real good winter overall.
Attention N.C. Producers: 2025 Spanish Language Preparation Courses for Pesticide Applicator Exam

1 week ago | specialtycropgrower.com | Clint Thompson

North Carolina (N.C.) State Extension will be hosting a two-day, in-person learning workshop for Spanish speakers to prepare to take the N.C. Private Pesticide Applicator certification exam. This free preparation course will take place May 5-6 at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Center. It will prepare participants to take the private pesticide applicator exam and obtain pesticide certification.
What to Consider for Peanut Producers During Planting Season

1 week ago | southeastagnet.com | Clint Thompson

By Clint ThompsonThough still early, according to Scott Monfort, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension peanut agronomist, peanut plantings have begun in fields in South Georgia. The Georgia Peanut Commission and UGA Peanut Team advise growers about what to consider when planting this year’s crop. “The primary thing to think about right now is getting a good start. Getting a good start is being weed free for one; but also, make sure we get a good stand,” Monfort said.
What to Know for Producers at Farmers Markets

1 week ago | specialtycropgrower.com | Clint Thompson

By Clint ThompsonAlabama specialty crop producers looking to capitalize at farmers markets this year need to remember that booth appearances matter when attracting consumers to buy their commodities. Roshell Rosales Aguilar, an Alabama Cooperative Extension agent, talked about what growers need to consider before setting up shop as a vendor at a local farmers market. “I would say consistency of the way your booth looks; making it all one theme tends to make it look very professional.
Specialty Crop Grower Magazine: Biologicals Industry Continues Global Expansion

1 week ago | specialtycropgrower.com | Clint Thompson

Mark Trimmer, president and founding partner of DunhamTrimmer, has more than 35 years of experience in research, product development, registration, technical service and technology licensing in the crop protection industry. DunhamTrimmer is a market research company focused exclusively on the global biocontrol, biostimulant, biofertilizer and crop nutrition markets. We asked Trimmer for an update of the state of the biologicals industry.

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