Category: Southeast
Hurricane Helene causes $6 billion in damage to Georgia agriculture
Georgia’s agricultural community is reeling from the destruction left by Hurricane Helene, which caused an estimated $6.46 billion in damage, state officials said.
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.
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.
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.
NC State helping growers after Hurricane Helene
NC State Extension is helping growers harmed by Hurricane Helene.
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.
Georgia requests federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance
Georgia agriculture leaders are requesting federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance.
December to bring 38th Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Expo
The yearly Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo is to be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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.
Georgia growers urged to prepare for Hurricane Helene
Georgia growers are being advised to prepare for Hurricane Helene
National Plant Board recognizes Georgia Plant Protection Division
The National Plant Board (NPB) is recognizing the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Plant Protection Division.
Longtime produce leader to lead Florida tomato groups
Robert Guenther, a longtime produce industry leader, has been tapped to lead Florida’s tomato trade associations.
USDA makes indemnity payments to producers impacted by Hurricane Debby
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making indemnity payments to producers impacted by hurricane Debby.
IFPA mourns the passing of Ed Duda
IFPA mourns the passing of Ed Duda, a past Chair of United Fresh Produce Association and influential leader in fresh produce community.
Georgia ag labor forum announces speakers
Speakers have been publicized for the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s (GFVGA) labor seminar.
UF IFAS offers fruit growers food safety education
The University of Florida, Extension, located in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is offering food safety trainings for 2024.
UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods
The UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods, which is essential as insurance.
UF drone camp steers 4-H teens toward future careers
Florida high school students are learning how to master drone use in agriculture and other industries.
Food safety focus of new statewide Florida Extension agent
New statewide Florida Extension agent Stephanie Brown is assisting growers with their food safety practices.