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Agricultural Drones Are Taking Off, and the Numbers Prove It
Southeast Regional Ag News
Drone-treated acreage has surged more than 340% since 2023, opening new opportunities for farmers and custom applicators.
Billions in Farm Income, But Costs Keep Climbing Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
New USDA estimates put North Carolina among the nation's top states for farm income as rising production expenses keep pressure on agriculture across the region.
One Rainstorm, Three Very Different Reactions
Southeast Regional Ag News
Across Southeast cotton, peanut and pecan country, fall moisture can be a blessing, a headache or a little of both.
Rail Merger Raises Questions for Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm group cites consolidation concerns while Union Pacific points to reliability and market access.
School Lunch Never Sounded This Good
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida Future Chef crowns a winner with a menu highlighting locally grown foods.
Peanuts and Cotton Feel the Squeeze
Southeast Regional Ag News
Lower projected revenues and higher input costs put more pressure on Southeast crop margins.
Could Volcanoes Help Southern Soil?
Southeast Regional Ag News
A Florida study is putting volcanic rock dust to the test on cropland and cattle pastures.
The Martian, But Make It Florida
Southeast Regional Ag News
USF researchers are turning human waste into plant nutrients for future food production in space.
New HLB-Resistant Citrus Trees to Head to Florida Groves
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF research helps bring a new citrus greening tool to growers, with more than 300,000 trees already ordered.
Florida Expands Screwworm Precautions
Southeast Regional Ag News
New Sonora, Mexico detection prompts additional animal movement requirements.
Florida Extends Hurricane Disaster Aid Deadline
Southeast Regional Ag News
Producers impacted by the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons now have until January 1, 2027, to apply for assistance.
What Drives Support for Urban Agriculture?
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF/IFAS research looks at why people buy local food, volunteer and support food production in cities.
From Emerging Leaders to Proven Service
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida and Alabama put the focus on people making a difference in agriculture
Southeast Summit Tackles Farmland Loss
Southeast Regional Ag News
Regional leaders will explore land access, profitability and keeping farms and forests in production.
Florida Names Permanent Leadership for Agricultural Water Policy Office
Southeast Regional Ag News
Jessica Ferris appointed director as Megan Seward continues as assistant director, guiding Florida's agricultural water and conservation efforts.
Arrest Highlights Florida's Screwworm Crackdown
Southeast Regional Ag News
State says livestock import rules are being strictly enforced to keep New World Screwworm out.
Orange Juice Rule Becomes Reality
Southeast Regional Ag News
Federal government finalizes long-awaited update to orange juice standard, giving Florida growers new flexibility.
Specialty Crop Growers: Have You Applied Yet?
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program is still accepting applications through local FSA offices and online.
Autonomous Tractors Roll Into Sugarcane
Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. Sugar launches what it says is the nation's largest commercial deployment of autonomous tractors in the American sugar industry
Veteran Farmers Encouraged to Apply for National Recognition
Southeast Regional Ag News
The national award recognizes excellence in farming and community leadership among military veterans.