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A Big Pour for the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Walmart opens a major milk processing facility in south Georgia.
Georgia Peanut Commission Welcomes Taylor Arnold as New Executive Director
Southeast Regional Ag News
Stepping into the role January 1, 2026, Arnold succeeds longtime leader Don Koehler following more than four decades of service to Georgia’s peanut industry.
Georgia Regains HPAI-Free Status
Southeast Regional Ag News
State leaders urge continued vigilance as Georgia’s poultry industry resumes HPAI-free operations under WOAH guidelines.
USDA to Purchase Surplus Fruit for Nutrition Programs
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA’s planned thirty million dollar fruit purchase is expected to draw close attention from citrus producers across the Southeast.
Southern Voices in Agriculture: Share Your Story
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers, ranchers, educators, and ag professionals across the Southeast are encouraged to take part in the new national Women in Agriculture Study, open through March 31.
Agriculture Shines as Georgia National Fair Breaks Records
Southeast Regional Ag News
The 36th annual Georgia National Fair drew more than 612,000 visitors to Perry, showcasing the best of Georgia agriculture, family fun, and community tradition.
Georgia’s Sonny Perdue Earns a Place in Ag History
Southeast Regional Ag News
A moment of pride for Georgia and the entire Southeast as Chancellor Sonny Perdue joins America’s greatest champions of agriculture.
Proposed Visa Changes Could Cut Farm Labor Costs
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new federal proposal could lower required farmworker wages and ease labor pressures across Georgia and the Southeast.
Football, Farming, and Southern Pride Collide in Statesboro
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Georgia Department of Agriculture brings back the Georgia Grown Bowl, blending college football excitement with a celebration of the South’s farming roots.
Georgia Invests in Rural Vets with 2026 Loan Repayment Program
Southeast Regional Ag News
Veterinarians can apply through October 15, 2025, to receive student loan assistance for serving rural Georgia communities.
Georgia Secures $531 Million in Federal Relief for Hurricane Helene Recovery
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announce new block grant program to support farmers, timber producers, and rural communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Southern States Spotlight Farmers, Veterans, and Farmland Preservation
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia, Alabama, and Florida roll out initiatives celebrating veterans, honoring farmers, and protecting agricultural land.
Kemp Leads South America Trade Mission to Boost Agriculture and Investment
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and state leaders met with business and farm interests in Brazil and Argentina to strengthen trade ties and expand opportunities for U.S. producers.
FFA Membership Soars Past One Million Again
Southeast Regional Ag News
With Georgia and Florida among the top states, FFA celebrates 1,042,245 student members nationwide for 2024–25.
Commissioner Harper: Trade Deals a Win for Southeastern Ag
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper highlights recent Trump Administration trade agreements as a boost for farmers in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.
Harper Joins National Effort to Secure U.S. Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia ag commissioner joins national leaders to strengthen protections for U.S. farmland and food systems.
Georgia Grown Chef Chelsia Green-Ogletree Wins Big on Chopped
Southeast Regional Ag News
Southern flavor, local ingredients, and community impact take center stage on national TV.
Georgia Cracks Down on Hemp Oil Theft
Southeast Regional Ag News
A high-profile investigation reinforces that criminal activity has no place in Georgia agriculture.
Heat Wave Hazards: Protecting Livestock in the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
With triple-digit heat indices expected, producers across Georgia, Florida, and Alabama are urged to guard against animal heat stress.
Peaches Without Borders: Georgia Grown Heads South
Southeast Regional Ag News
For the first time in nearly three decades, Georgia peaches are cleared for export to Mexico thanks to cutting-edge cold-pasteurization technology.