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What's Happening to the Blueberries?
Southeast Regional Ag News
A multidisciplinary team of University of Georgia agriculture experts are working to determine causes and solutions to postharvest quality problems that have hit Georgia’s blueberry growers hard in recent seasons.
Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Meeting and Farm Credit for Americans Act
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in Florida, Alabama and Georgia prepare for the Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Meeting January 26th, and Senator Chuck Grassley to reintroduce the Farm Credit for Americans Act.
Weather Events Impact Georgia Crops and Cover Crops Increasingly Popular
The Agribusiness Update
A string of unexpected weather events leaves many Georgia crops in question, and cover crops are increasingly popular management practice for farmers.
Farm Labor Reform Falls Flat
Southeast Regional Ag News
AFBF President Duvall says the failed Farm Workforce Modernization Act did not do enough.
Change of Leadership at Helm of GA Department of Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
After more than a decade, Gary Black’s time as Georgia Agriculture Commissioner is ending
Ag Groups Applaud McKalip Confirmation and Immigration Not In Omnibus
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups applaud the confirmation of USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip, and immigration withheld from Omnibus spending bill.
Collagen in Georgia Jellyfish and CoBank on Ag Economy
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia researchers looking for ways to use collagen from jellyfish found on state beaches, and CoBank breaks down ag economy in challenging times.
Invites Sent for 2022 Census of Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Whether responding online or by mail, all responses are due February 6, 2023.
Cotton Forecast Rises and USTR on Corn Dispute with Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. cotton production is forecast to rise 2% from previous forecast, and House members call on USTR for help resolving dispute with Mexico over biotech corn.
Adverse Wage Rate Hits Georgia Hard and October Beef Exports Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Adverse Effect Wage Rate for H-2A workers to hit Georgia particularly hard with 14% increase, and October beef exports increase from a year ago.
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.
University of Georgia Organic Farming Study and Net Farm Income Higher in 2022
The Agribusiness Update
As demand for organic food continues to rise, University of Georgia researchers work on a new organic farming study, and Net Farm Income higher forecast higher in 2022.
Avian Influenza, Someone Else's Problem?
Southeast Regional Ag News
While CDC reports that numbers have soared nationally, domestic numbers remain low in the southeast.
GFB 85th Annual Convention and Ag Secretary Meets with Mexican President
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau members are currently on Jekyll Island for their 85th Annual Convention, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack meets with Mexican President to discuss potential ban on U.S. corn imports.
Money, Money, Money, Money…MONEY!
Southeast Regional Ag News
Across the southeast, agricultural projects are receiving a boost.
SW Georgia Irrigation Wells Sign Up and 2nd Railroad Union Votes No
The Agribusiness Update
The sign-up period is open for new cost-share program for irrigation wells in Southwest Georgia, and the second railroad union votes to reject contract settlement.
Georgia I Farm. I Vote. Campaign and Farm Journal Surveys Carbon Market
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau kicks off 'I Farm. I Vote.' campaign, and Farm Journal Survey shows most farmers concerned about overcoming technical and financial hurdles in carbon markets.
Sun Belt Ag Expo and Inflation Hits Organic Fresh Produce
The Agribusiness Update
College and high school students take part in Advocacy in Action competition at the Sun Belt Ag Expo, and inflation hits organic fresh fruits and vegetables.
44th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo and Department of Labor Issues New H-2A Rules
The Agribusiness Update
The 44th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo is coming October 18-20, and the U.S. Department of Labor issued new rules for hiring H-2A workers.
'22 Georgia National Fair and Smithfield Sends Food to Florida
The Agribusiness Update
The 2022 Georgia National Fair is on this week with a major focus on Agriculture, and Smithfield Foods sends tons of food for Fort Myers Hurricane victims.