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Move Over, Mickey Mouse!
Southeast Regional Ag News
The 2023 Commodity Classic is now officially underway in Orlando Florida with early numbers predicting a tremendous turnout.
Congratulations and a Prize You Don't Want to Win
Southeast Regional Ag News
Two southeast Senators receive crucial subcommittee appointments and we identify the county most impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian Caused Over $1 billion in Damages
Southeast Regional Ag News
The new report from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences set the estimated overall production losses at $1.03 billion.
Farm Labor Reform Falls Flat
Southeast Regional Ag News
AFBF President Duvall says the failed Farm Workforce Modernization Act did not do enough.
Vegetable Prices Spike in 2022
Southeast Regional Ag News
When complete this year, the Consumer Price Index for fresh vegetables will likely present the largest year-to-year gain since an 11 percent surge in 1998.
Invites Sent for 2022 Census of Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Whether responding online or by mail, all responses are due February 6, 2023.
Chinese Land Buys, Avian Influenza, and Georgia Farm Bureau
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida's incoming ag commissioner speaks up on Chinese land purchases, Alabama sees confirmed case of avian influenza, and the Georgia Farm Bureau celebrates 85 years.
Money, Money, Money, Money…MONEY!
Southeast Regional Ag News
Across the southeast, agricultural projects are receiving a boost.
FL Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Kicks Off in Orlando
Southeast Regional Ag News
We talk with John Walt Boatright, Director of National Affairs for FFBF.
Florida Ag Losses Could Reach $1.56 Billion
Southeast Regional Ag News
Citrus, cattle, vegetable and melon operations among the hardest hit according to a University of Florida report on Tuesday
Disaster Assistance for Hurricane-Affected Areas
Southeast Regional Ag News
As farmers and ranchers assess damages from Hurricane Ian, the American Farm Bureau Federation is sharing the many programs available to help.
How to Spot Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus
Southeast Regional Ag News
Victoria Hornbaker, Director of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division of the California Department of Agriculture, identifies the symptoms that have only been seen domestically in California thus far.
Snails, Citrus Canker, and the Southeastern Farmer of the Year
Southeast Regional Ag News
From Giant African Snails to the Swisher/Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year, we take a look at regional headlines.
FL Works to Eradicate Giant African Land Snail...Again
Southeast Regional Ag News
The highly invasive agricultural pest has been eradicated twice before in Florida at a cost of millions of dollars.
Number of U.S. Farms Declines…Slowly
Southeast Regional Ag News
With 895 million acres of farmland nationwide in 2021, the average farm size was 445 acres, only slightly greater than the 440 acres recorded in the early 1970s.
House Passes "Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act"
Southeast Regional Ag News
Industry reaction is mixed after last week's vote.
GA Investment, AL Ag Center Scrapped, and a FL Citrus Assessment
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia sees new egg hatchery, Alabama agriculture center plans fall through, and Florida citrus growers approve assessment.
Florida Ag Department on Losing End of $1.2M Lawsuit
Southeast Regional Ag News
An Orlando jury found the Department did not properly compensate a Zellwood producer after destroying his trees.
Ag Education, Recalled Chicken, and a Good Dog
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia elementary students could increase agriculture classes, ready-to-eat chicken recalled, and nominations are open for "Farm Dog of the Year."
Research & Science Top Citrus Priorities
Southeast Regional Ag News
Matt Joyner of Florida Citrus Mutual outlines legislative priorities at the state level.