The dry weather has had many impacts on our Southeast farmers this year. One of the consequences is that while disease pressure has been fairly low, the pests are out in full force. This is true for almost every crop. This story by Clint Thompson in Specialty Crop Industry discusses how the drought is affecting peaches in Georgia. Since most peaches are irrigated, the direct impacts of the dry conditions are somewhat limited but that does not stop stink bugs and others from affecting the fruit, and the hot temperature may also affect the harvest window.
