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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.
Georgia Ag Commissioner Named to National Council
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia’s Tyler Harper joins 11 ag leaders nationwide on a new council formed by the America First Policy Institute to advance pro-farmer policies across the U.S.
Rolling Through Georgia: Mobile Ag Classroom Reaches All 159 Counties
Southeast Regional Ag News
After four years on the road, the Georgia Ag Experience mobile classroom has officially completed its statewide tour—bringing hands-on agriculture education to thousands of elementary students.
Cotton Industry Challenges Health Report’s Claims
California Ag Today
A new federal report on childhood disease draws fire from cotton producers, who argue their natural fiber and farming practices promote health—not harm.
New You-Pick Map Puts Georgia Farms Front and Center
Southeast Regional Ag News
The 2025 Georgia Grown You-Pick Agritourism Map showcases over 30 farms across the state. It’s a valuable tool for producers to boost visibility, connect with consumers, and grow on-farm opportunities this spring.
Georgia Ag Leaders Dig Into Disaster Relief, Veterinary Support
Southeast Regional Ag News
In a recent “Digging In” webinar, state agriculture officials discussed legislative actions addressing Hurricane Helene recovery and rural veterinary access. The session highlighted major funding and policy updates aimed at supporting Georgia’s farm communities.
Vidalia Onion Season Has Officially Arrived
Southeast Regional Ag News
As of April 15, Georgia’s world-famous sweet onions have begun shipping to grocery stores across the country.
Tiny Hornet Nests, Big Agricultural Threat
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has eradicated four Yellow-legged Hornet embryo nests in the Savannah area—and they’re asking for your help to stop the spread of this invasive pest.
Increasing Disaster Aid Access for Specialty Crop Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
A bipartisan bill could make it easier for specialty crop farmers in the Southeast to access federal disaster relief.
Empowering Agriculture: FL Leadership, GA Dialogue & Southeast Relief
Southeast Regional Ag News
From the Woman of the Year in Agriculture to $10 billion in direct payments, here are headlines from across the Southeast.