Southeast

Emergency loan program to help ag affected by Hurricane Milton

A Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program has a focus on ag, offering $50 million to support businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton, has been activated by the Florida Commerce. Agricultural and aquaculture businesses can request... more »

USDA offers disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene recovery

The USDA is offering assistance to growers who sustained losses from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Association (GFVGA) is in the field meeting with growers impacted by... more »

USDA not expecting port strike to bring immediate shortages

The USDA isn't expecting immediate problems related to the East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers strike. In a statement released Oct. 1, the USDA said it does not expect labor disputes at the ports... more »

NC State helping growers after Hurricane Helene

NC State Extension is helping growers harmed by Hurricane Helene. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at NC State University is focused on providing support and assistance to members of the CALS and... more »

Carolinas group helping Hurricane Helene recovery

The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA), a farmer and citizen support organization, is expressing support for victims of Hurricane Helene. CFSA is estimating damages for the storm that downed trees and caused extensive flood damage... more »

Georgia requests federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance

Georgia agriculture leaders are requesting federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance. In late September and early October, Hurricane Helene damaged many agricultural operations throughout the East Coast. The storm’s destructive toll included winds that downed trees... more »

December to bring 38th Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Expo

The yearly Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo is to be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The 38th annual meeting is scheduled for Dec. 3-4 at the Embassy Suites Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort. The event,... more »

Hurricane Debby: Florida ag production losses top $93 million

The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has released damage estimates from Hurricane Debby. Hurricane Debby struck north Florida in early August. The agricultural production losses Florida experienced due to Hurricane Debby... more »