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Congratulations and a Prize You Don't Want to Win
Southeast Regional Ag News
Two southeast Senators receive crucial subcommittee appointments and we identify the county most impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Checking Sustainability Boxes with Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
Over the past 50 years, the cotton sector has reduced land use by 30%, cut soil loss by 45%, and reduced water consumption by 58%.
What's Happening to the Blueberries?
Southeast Regional Ag News
A multidisciplinary team of University of Georgia agriculture experts are working to determine causes and solutions to postharvest quality problems that have hit Georgia’s blueberry growers hard in recent seasons.
Farm Labor Reform Falls Flat
Southeast Regional Ag News
AFBF President Duvall says the failed Farm Workforce Modernization Act did not do enough.
Change of Leadership at Helm of GA Department of Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
After more than a decade, Gary Black’s time as Georgia Agriculture Commissioner is ending
Invites Sent for 2022 Census of Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Whether responding online or by mail, all responses are due February 6, 2023.
Chinese Land Buys, Avian Influenza, and Georgia Farm Bureau
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida's incoming ag commissioner speaks up on Chinese land purchases, Alabama sees confirmed case of avian influenza, and the Georgia Farm Bureau celebrates 85 years.
Money, Money, Money, Money…MONEY!
Southeast Regional Ag News
Across the southeast, agricultural projects are receiving a boost.
How to Spot Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus
Southeast Regional Ag News
Victoria Hornbaker, Director of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division of the California Department of Agriculture, identifies the symptoms that have only been seen domestically in California thus far.
Snails, Citrus Canker, and the Southeastern Farmer of the Year
Southeast Regional Ag News
From Giant African Snails to the Swisher/Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year, we take a look at regional headlines.
Number of U.S. Farms Declines…Slowly
Southeast Regional Ag News
With 895 million acres of farmland nationwide in 2021, the average farm size was 445 acres, only slightly greater than the 440 acres recorded in the early 1970s.
House Passes "Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act"
Southeast Regional Ag News
Industry reaction is mixed after last week's vote.
GA Investment, AL Ag Center Scrapped, and a FL Citrus Assessment
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia sees new egg hatchery, Alabama agriculture center plans fall through, and Florida citrus growers approve assessment.
Asian Longhorned Tick Makes Georgia Reappearance
Southeast Regional Ag News
It’s the first confirmation of the tick this year.
Ag Education, Recalled Chicken, and a Good Dog
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia elementary students could increase agriculture classes, ready-to-eat chicken recalled, and nominations are open for "Farm Dog of the Year."
Fertilizer Available at a Price
Southeast Regional Ag News
While spring supply challenges are always an issue, Corey Rosenbusch of The Fertilizer Institute says prices will be especially high for farmers without secured fertilizer this year.
Urban Encroachment Prompts Legislative Action
Southeast Regional Ag News
Have a neighbor bothered by bad smells, dust, or noise emanating from your farm? If that farm is in Georgia, a means of protection is almost in place.
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline Extended
Southeast Regional Ag News
Launched in the summer of 2020, the Trust Protocol is voluntary for U.S. cotton producers and allows reporting on six key sustainability metrics from the farm-level.
Goats, Backpacks and Acquisitions
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida approves 10 land and conservation easement acquisitions, Georgia brings ag to the (mobile) classroom, and Alabama ups its goat inventory.
Cotton Industry Sets Voluntary Wrap Standards
Southeast Regional Ag News
The standard was created to address inferior wrap that was beginning to come into the marketplace.