In the Gulf of Mexico Hurricane Helene will continue to intensify in the warm gulf waters as it heads toward the Florida panhandle. Water temperatures in the mid to upper 80s in the gulf will help fuel this system before making landfall late Thursday. 

For the fourth consecutive year, Avocados From Mexico is renewing its partnership with Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization. During October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Avocados From Mexico is contributing a $100,000 donation to Susan G. Komen and will be turning produce aisles pink with limited-edition displays and branded bags available in participating stores.

Vick Family Farms has long been a trusted name in sweet potatoes, growing, packing and shipping year-round.

The Southeast Produce Council’s Good Seeds MENtor Program attracted a full crowd of about 200 people Friday morning, Sept. 13, during the council’s recent Southern Innovations event in Nashville, TN.

Ben Watson, a former National Football League tight end, as well as an author, speaker and advocate, spoke about “A Life of Faith, Family & Football.”

The current fruit set on California avocado trees across multiple growing regions is considerably higher this year than in previous years, leading many growers to project that the 2025 crop harvest may yield an increase in crop size compared to recent seasons. Bountiful rains in the 2023 and 2024 seasons were partially responsible for a smaller-than-normal crop in 2023 and delayed harvest in 2024, but these rains also contributed positively to soil and tree health.

Matthews Ridgeview Farms, which grows, packs and ships sweet potatoes year-round, is excited about the upcoming fall season and looking forward to harvesting the new crop, gearing up for the holidays, adding acreage and finding more opportunities to grow.