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Peanut and Tree Nut Sector Delivers Billions in Economic Impact
Southeast Regional Ag News
First-ever PTNPA report measures the industry's contributions nationwide and by state.
Grain Growers Owed Money Have Limited Time to File Claims
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Alabama agriculture officials are working to recover funds tied to Hansen-Mueller.
Georgia Farmers Put More Than $1.5 Million Behind New Research
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Georgia cotton and peanut growers are investing heavily in research aimed at improving yields, fighting pests, and finding new market opportunities for producers across the Southeast.
Protein-Packed Picks in the Dairy Case
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From cottage cheese to cheddar, popular cheeses are gaining attention from Southeast consumers looking for more protein, while eggs still hold their ground as a nutrition powerhouse.
Big Dollars for Southern Crop Protection
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USDA is investing millions into pest detection, citrus protection, and forest health efforts across the Southeast.
New SNAP Rules Could Reshape Store Shelves
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Federal officials say the changes will increase accountability and expand food variety in participating stores.
Storm Relief Window Widens in Georgia
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As drought and wildfires persist, farmers gain additional time to secure critical recovery assistance.
Southeast Farmers Lean Into Corn in 2026
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New planting projections reveal notable acreage gains across key southern states.
Buying American Cotton Act Gains Attention
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The National Cotton Council says retailers and industry leaders are backing the proposed legislation.
The Business of Bloom
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New figures detail how pollination investments are shaping this year’s crop budgets.
Time to Turn in Ballots
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Eligible producers should act now in the FSA county committee elections.
USDA Details Bridge Payments for Southeast Farmers
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The agency outlines how $12 billion in temporary aid is expected to reach row-crop producers in the Southeast.
Senate Moves Forward on Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
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New school milk flexibility draws attention across the Southeast.
Georgia Lifts Bird Flu Control Zone in Gordon County
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State agriculture officials clear the area after extensive testing finds no additional cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
Proposed Visa Changes Could Cut Farm Labor Costs
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A new federal proposal could lower required farmworker wages and ease labor pressures across Georgia and the Southeast.
Fresh Food, Veteran Freedom, and Farmer Relief
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Agriculture leaders announce food bank funding, veteran outdoor programs, and disaster aid for growers across the Southeast.
FL Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
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On October 23, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, alongside the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation, announced the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees: Cary and Marcia Lightsey, Madeline Mellinger, and Jim Strickland.
Georgia Agriculture and the FBI
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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.
A New Face at the Helm of the Alabama Peanut Producers
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Libbie Johnson joined the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) as executive director on June 5.