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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.
Taste Washington Day in Schools and Government Shutdown Delays
The Agribusiness Update
School cafeterias across Washington state will serve locally grown foods this week as part of the annual Taste Washington Day celebration, and the federal government shutdown will stop some payments to farmers and also delay access to federal farm loans.
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.
American Grown Act Pushes to Put U.S. Flowers First
California Ag Today
A bipartisan bill backed by Senator Adam Schiff and Representative Salud Carbajal would require federal agencies to buy only American-grown flowers and greenery.
Pick-Your-Own Apple Adventures Await!
Southeast Regional Ag News
September is Georgia Grown Apple Month — whether you’re from Georgia or just next door, discover orchards, pick your own apples, and enjoy agritourism at its best
Georgia Grown Farmers Market Map and Farmer Sentiment Weakens
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Grown announced the release of the official 2025 Georgia Grown Farmers Market Map, and the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined in July as farmer sentiment continued to weaken.
FL Elderberries in the DC Spotlight
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida farmers Chase and Amber Cannady take their homegrown harvest to Washington, D.C. for the Great American Farmers Market.
Commissioner Harper: Trade Deals a Win for Southeastern Ag
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper highlights recent Trump Administration trade agreements as a boost for farmers in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.
Georgia Grown Chef Chelsia Green-Ogletree Wins Big on Chopped
Southeast Regional Ag News
Southern flavor, local ingredients, and community impact take center stage on national TV.
California Okra and Skinny Farm Bill Next
The Agribusiness Update
While most U.S.-grown okra is produced in the Southeast,
California farmers have found success growing the tropical vegetable in the Central Valley, and Republicans cleared their agriculture megabill hurdle and are now looking to pass a smaller farm bill.
Read More Georgia Peaches to Mexico and USDA Terminates some DEI Awards
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner announces that Georgia Grown peaches have been exported to Mexico for the first time in 27 years, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will terminate more than 145 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focused awards.
Your Guide to California Agritourism
California Ag Today
CA GROWN’s new website invites travelers, food lovers, and curious minds to discover farm-fresh adventures across California.
Peaches Without Borders: Georgia Grown Heads South
Southeast Regional Ag News
For the first time in nearly three decades, Georgia peaches are cleared for export to Mexico thanks to cutting-edge cold-pasteurization technology.
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Orange County
California Ag Today
CDFA credits community cooperation for successful eradication, but warns that vigilance against invasive pests must continue.
New Bill Could Boost Demand for California-Grown Cotton
California Ag Today
The Buying American Cotton Act, supported by the National Cotton Council, aims to drive demand for U.S.-grown cotton—benefiting California producers through new tax incentives.
Local Food Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
As the number of farms and farmers across the state and the country shrinks, and locally produced food becomes harder and harder to find, action is needed to change direction.
Local Food Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
As the number of farms and farmers across the state and the country shrinks, and locally produced food becomes harder and harder to find, action is needed to change direction.
Florida’s Next Top Chef? Entries Open for Florida Future Chef 2025!
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida students ages 7–13 can now enter a statewide cooking competition celebrating fresh Florida ingredients, creativity, and school meal inspiration—with a chance to win up to $5,000 in college savings.
Tax Credit Bill Pushes for Homegrown Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Buying American Cotton Act, backed by the National Cotton Council, aims to boost U.S. cotton demand through tax incentives. Support is growing in the Senate for this pro-agriculture legislation.