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HPAI Strikes Another Georgia Commercial Poultry Flock
Southeast Regional Ag News
So close to the case recently identified, the two are sharing a quarantine radius.
Georgia Cattlemen's Association Moves Shop
Southeast Regional Ag News
GCA has decided to pack up and move shop from their current location in western Bibb County to the former Perry Visitor’s Center across from the west entrance of the Georgia National Fairgrounds & AgriCenter.
Easements, Ag Leaders, and Chronic Wasting Disease
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Invasive Pest Confirmed in Fulton County, Georgia
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly in Fulton County. This pest, native to Asia, threatens over 100 plant species, including grapes, apples, peaches, and hardwood trees
Farmers Helping Farmers in Georgia
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Weathered But Strong: Georgia Hurricane Relief Fund is now accepting applications to provide financial assistance to farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene. This relief fund was established by the Georgia Department of Agriculture in partnership with the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture. More than 40 agricultural partners have joined the effort.
$8M Loss for One Company from One Hurricane
Southeast Regional Ag News
That is the reality now being reported by Pilgrim’s Pride, an American, multi-national food company who is one of the world’s largest poultry producers.
Georgia Agriculture and the FBI
Southeast Regional Ag News
In February, GDA officers assisted in the largest marijuana bust in Pierce County history. More recently, in collaboration with the DEA, they intercepted 2,500 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of celery at the Atlanta State Farmer’s Market.
20 Years of Georgia Agriculture Trends
Southeast Regional Ag News
While annual CAES farm gate reports share insight on rankings and dollar value data for Georgia’s commodities, a new report showcasing farm gate trends will instead look at percent change across more than 20 years of data.
Just Over Here, Setting World Records...
Southeast Regional Ag News
Southwest Georgia farmer Alex Harrell has now surpassed his own world record soybean harvest. Now, he’s a back-to-back yield champ, growing the highest-yielding soybeans in agriculture history
Young Farmers, Bermudagrass, and Interest-Free Loans
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Across the Southeast, young farmers are receiving accolades, entries are open for a Burmudagrass hay contest, and low- and no-interest loans are available in Hurricane Debby's wake.
A Cyclical Up Year for the Devastating Fall Armyworm
Southeast Regional Ag News
University of Georgia Extension Forage Specialist Lisa Baxter explains that the pests can decimate a forage field overnight if the population is high enough.
USDA to Pay Out in Discrimination Lawsuit
Southeast Regional Ag News
Breaking it down by state, USDA shows this impacting 6,494 producers and 4,413 planned producers in Alabama, 329 producers and 217 planned producers in Florida, and 1,191 producers and 979 planned producers in Georgia.
“Illogical” Poultry Definition Harms Georgia Producers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has expressed strong support for a bipartisan Congressional effort to urge the USDA to petition the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) to revise its definition of "poultry."
Farmer/Sprayer/Beekeeper Collaboration
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A new partnership between the Georgia Department of Agriculture and nonprofit FieldWatch® aims to foster good stewardship and communication when it comes to pesticide use.
Innovation Farm to Sit Aside Georgia National Fairgrounds
Southeast Regional Ag News
Last week, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Grand Farm, a leading innovator in agricultural technology, announced a collaboration to create a robust regional agricultural innovation ecosystem.
Landmark Lawsuit Against Department of Labor
Southeast Regional Ag News
New rules would require agricultural employers to allow temporary foreign farm workers to form unions.
The $21.5 Million Sheep & Swine Barn
Southeast Regional Ag News
$21,540,000 is now being directed to a new sheep and swine barn and arena at the Georgia National Fairgrounds.
Legislation & Georgia Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Governor Brian P. Kemp recently signed a package of legislation focused on supporting Georgia's ever growing agricultural industry and improving security against foreign adversaries.
Blueberry Growers Vote to Extend Assessment
Southeast Regional Ag News
On Wednesday, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced that Georgia blueberry growers have voted to extend the $5 per ton assessment on marketed blueberries for an additional three years.
To Fund or Not to Fund the GA Citrus Commission
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If growers vote to pass a referendum in April, the commission will begin collecting a minimal assessment from citrus growers to carry out research, education and promotion projects.