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Tiny Pest, Big Pasture Problems Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Pasture mealybugs spread through Florida and Georgia as researchers explore new management options and Alabama producers are urged to stay alert.
Catching Produce Problems Before They’re Visible?
Southeast Regional Ag News
University of Georgia researchers are exploring new ways to detect hidden damage in fresh produce, with the potential to reduce losses for growers and improve quality for consumers.
Fewer Mexican Cattle, Higher U.S. Prices?
Southeast Regional Ag News
New research explores how cattle import restrictions could affect prices and beef competition for Southeast producers.
Fewer Mexican Cattle, Higher U.S. Prices?
Southeast Regional Ag News
New research explores how cattle import restrictions could affect prices and beef competition for Southeast producers.
Another Southeast Meat Company Puts "Product of USA" on the Label
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA's voluntary labeling initiative is gaining participants, but will it make a difference for cattle producers?
Georgia Expands Grazing Period to 365 Days
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA changes disaster assistance rules for eligible Georgia pastures.
$8 Billion in Fuel Relief: What Southeast Growers Need to Know Now
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA payment rates are expected in November, and farmers can take steps now to prepare for assistance.
The Cattle Supply Crunch Isn't Letting Up
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF livestock economist Hannah Baker examines the latest cattle numbers and what they reveal about tightening supplies.
Fertilizer Funding Finds a Home in the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida, Virginia, and Tennessee are included in a nationwide push to expand domestic production.
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.
After the Storm, the Deadlines Begin
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA outlines disaster assistance and reporting requirements for Alabama and Florida agricultural producers recovering from Hurricane Isaias.
More Options, More Markets? USDA Unveils Cotton Initiatives
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Cotton producers could gain new flexibility in protecting their crops as USDA works to encourage overseas purchases.
Hurricane Recovery Doesn't End When the Storm Passes
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the Southeast faces another round of hurricane cleanup, Georgia farmers are receiving long-awaited Hurricane Helene relief notifications. Applicants are urged to check their email.
Florida Orange Production Forecast to Drop 23%
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA's first citrus forecast of the 2026-27 season points to another challenging year for Florida growers, despite encouraging signs of recovery.
Could the Next Breakthrough for Southeast Crops Already Be in Storage?
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA's $180 million Seed Sovereignty Initiative could help unlock valuable genetic traits for crops like peanuts, cotton, soybeans, and citrus.
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.
The Local Story Behind the School Lunch Tray
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm to School Month highlights millions in purchases from Alabama farmers and more than 14 million meals.
Rail Merger Raises Questions for Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm group cites consolidation concerns while Union Pacific points to reliability and market access.
Southeast Universities Land New Poultry Research Funding
Southeast Regional Ag News
Four regional universities are among five institutions sharing $465,000 for industry-focused research.