Southeast
Nick T. Place new dean and director of UGA College of Ag and Environmental Sciences
Nick T. Place, an academic leader with a record of applying research-based expertise to the needs of agricultural producers and communities, has been named dean of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and director... more »
North Carolina announces availability of grants for bioenergy research
The North Carolina Bioenergy Research Initiative and the New and Emerging Crops Program are seeking grant proposals that support each program’s mission. “The two programs offer a combined $1 million in competitive grants, with the... more »
Statements given on USTR announcement on Mexico’s trade practices
After the Sept. 1 announcement from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the administration’s plan to address the threat posed by unfair trade practices and increased foreign imports, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried issued the following statement: ... more »
Protecting farmworkers from COVID-19 a focus in Florida
Over the next month, thousands of migrant and seasonal farmworkers will be returning to Florida, harvesting and packing the fall produce critical to our food supply. It’s critically important that when these workers arrive, they... more »
Florida Farm Bureau names finalists for young farmers, ranchers awards
The finalists have been selected for Florida Farm Bureau's 2020 Achievement in Agriculture, Excellence in Agriculture and Discussion Meet awards. According to a news release, the awards honor young farmers and ranchers between the ages... more »
Advanced peach selections being tested for Alabama growers
Clemson University’s peach breeding program developed new improved peach and nectarine selections that can considerably contribute to sustainability. Advanced selections SC-1 and SC-2 possess a number of valuable traits including early ripening and bacterial spot... more »
World outreach helps UF/IFAS strawberry breeding program
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences -bred strawberries are grown in over 70 countries across six continents. One of those countries, Egypt, ranks among the top strawberry-producing nations in the world. So, it... more »
2020 Caneberry Pricing Survey Report released
The North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association, in collaboration with North Carolina State University and the University of Arkansas, conducted its biennial pricing survey. Daniel Tregeagle of the NC State Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics led... more »
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