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Hurricane Helene Relief and One Farmer-One File
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers, ranchers and foresters in eligible counties can begin applying for assistance for losses due to Hurricane Helene on March 16th, and USDA announced the “One Farmer, One File” modernization plan, designed to put “farmers first” with technological improvements.
Helene Recovery Funds Head to Georgia Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Eligible farmers, ranchers and foresters can apply for relief to cover storm-related losses.
Reaching Agreement on National Food
Idaho Ag Today
It's the latest component to the National Farm Security Action Plan, introduced by USDA and partners last summer.
Support When It Matters Most
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida growers gain flexibility after historic weather impacts, and Georgia backs critical care in an isolated farming region.
Georgia Regains HPAI-Free Status
Southeast Regional Ag News
State leaders urge continued vigilance as Georgia’s poultry industry resumes HPAI-free operations under WOAH guidelines.
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.
Decluttering the Farm
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Clutter around the house, the farm or in the shop silently takes up mental space and can make it harder for you to focus on the task at hand.
Perdue Into Nat'l Ag Hall of Fame and States Sue Over SNAP Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Sonny Perdue is now a member of the National Agriculture Hall of Fame, and over two dozen states have sued the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Georgia’s Sonny Perdue Earns a Place in Ag History
Southeast Regional Ag News
A moment of pride for Georgia and the entire Southeast as Chancellor Sonny Perdue joins America’s greatest champions of agriculture.
Proposed Visa Changes Could Cut Farm Labor Costs
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new federal proposal could lower required farmworker wages and ease labor pressures across Georgia and the Southeast.
More Helene Relief and Ag Drones Continue to Surge
The Agribusiness Update
The state of Georgia will receive over $531,236,000 in federal funds for the Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program, and the global agricultural drones market reached $4.7 billion in 2024, demonstrating robust momentum that’s expected to continue.
Football, Farming, and Southern Pride Collide in Statesboro
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Georgia Department of Agriculture brings back the Georgia Grown Bowl, blending college football excitement with a celebration of the South’s farming roots.
Georgia Praises H-2A Reform and Financial Assistance for Ag on Hold
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper is praising the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to the H-2A Visa Program that will save Georgia farmers millions in labor costs, and the administration won’t move forward on financial assistance for producers until the government shutdown ends.
Georgia Secures $531 Million in Federal Relief for Hurricane Helene Recovery
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announce new block grant program to support farmers, timber producers, and rural communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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.
Georgia Governor in South America and Farm Bankruptcies Soaring
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper and others spent the last week of August in Brazil and Argentina meeting with business and ag leaders, and Farm bankruptcies as of July have exceeded those for all of 2024.
Southern States Spotlight Farmers, Veterans, and Farmland Preservation
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia, Alabama, and Florida roll out initiatives celebrating veterans, honoring farmers, and protecting agricultural land.
Florida, Alabama, and Georgia Announce Ag Milestones
Southeast Regional Ag News
From new Hall of Fame inductees to dairy expansion and rural development leadership, agriculture is making headlines across the Southeast.
New Avian Influenza Case Confirmed in Backyard Flock in Georgia
Southeast Regional Ag News
Officials confirm HPAI in Henry County, Georgia; risk to food supply and humans remains very low.
Invasive Cotton Jassid Threatens Georgia Cotton Crop
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers urged to scout fields and report sightings as pest spreads across Georgia’s cotton belt.