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Big Dollars for Southern Crop Protection
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA is investing millions into pest detection, citrus protection, and forest health efforts across the Southeast.
New SNAP Rules Could Reshape Store Shelves
Southeast Regional Ag News
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
Southeast Regional Ag News
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
Southeast Regional Ag News
New figures detail how pollination investments are shaping this year’s crop budgets.
Time to Turn in Ballots
Southeast Regional Ag News
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
Southeast Regional Ag News
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
Southeast Regional Ag News
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
Southeast Regional Ag News
Libbie Johnson joined the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) as executive director on June 5.