Latest News From Alabama

USDA designates Alabama as commercial citrus-producing area
USDA designates Alabama as commercial citrus-producing area

Based on feedback from the state, USDA extended the designation of commercial citrus-producing area to Alabama to provide growers with federal protections from citrus pests and diseases.

Produce Crops
Alabama Teaching farm receives PMA’s first Impact Award

The Produce Marketing Association has chosen Jones Valley Teaching Farm, Birmingham, Ala., as its first Impact Award recipient.

Chris Koger
Shipping
Sweet potato growers expect supply comeback
Sweet potato growers expect supply comeback

After unfavorable weather conditions last fall, sweet potato yields dropped from 224 cwt. per acre in 2017 to 190 cwt. per acre in 2018. This season producers are looking forward to the new crop to bring better yields.

Cristin Shepard
Produce Crops
Crystal Valley to offer Alabama blueberries
Crystal Valley to offer Alabama blueberries

Crystal Valley Foods will be shipping Alabama blueberries through a partnership Old South Blueberries LLC when the season begins in late May.

Chris Koger