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Georgia Renews Call to Report Invasive Hornet Nests
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture officials say public reporting remains one of the best tools for limiting the pest's spread
New Restrictions Issued as Screwworm Threat Moves Closer
Southeast Regional Ag News
New animal movement requirements are now in place as Florida and Georgia work to prevent New World screwworm from spreading beyond Texas.
Georgia Farmers Called to Lead
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia producers have until June 1 to seek nomination for key agricultural commodity commissions.
Bird Flu Case Prompts Rapid Response in South Georgia
Southeast Regional Ag News
A mixed backyard flock is depopulated as part of standard disease control protocols.
New Ag Resource Hub Launches in Southwest Georgia
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Albany center offers farmers and agribusinesses support in marketing, education, and business development.
Georgia Officials Warn of Invasive Hornet Threat
Southeast Regional Ag News
Residents across the Southeast are urged to stay alert as yellow-legged hornets begin emerging.
Vintage Tractors Roll Into Georgia Ag Week Celebration
Southeast Regional Ag News
A Capitol display highlights agriculture’s deep roots and ongoing impact across the region.
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.
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 Apple Growers Renew Commitment
Southeast Regional Ag News
Producers vote to extend the Georgia Apple Commission Marketing Order for another three years.
Winter Weather, Migratory Birds Linked to HPAI Uptick
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia officials respond to a new case at a Hart County poultry operation.
Georgia Agriculture at a Glance
Southeast Regional Ag News
From policy to markets, get the big picture in one powerful event.
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.
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.
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 Invests in Rural Vets with 2026 Loan Repayment Program
Southeast Regional Ag News
Veterinarians can apply through October 15, 2025, to receive student loan assistance for serving rural Georgia communities.
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.