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Southwest Georgia farmers recover after Hurricane Michael
Just weeks after Hurricane Michael blew across southwest Georgia, area farmers have moved from a state of shock into full recovery mode. Before dealing with their own losses, many farmers in Decatur, Early, Miller, Mitchell... more »
Georgia farmers face $2 billion in losses from Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael blew across southwest Georgia on Oct. 10, causing at least $2 billion in losses to the state’s agriculture industry, according to early estimates from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agricultural economists and Extension... more »
Sunbelt Expo features look at hurricane’s impact
The Sunbelt Agricultural Expo opened its doors in Moultrie, Georgia, Oct. 16, with agricultural experts, farmers, state and local leaders, and University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead in attendance. Much of the talk during... more »
Texas church garden yields 20K lbs. of produce
As fall harvest season approaches, a green-fingered Texas church is focussed on being fruitful—literally. Yielding around 20,000 lbs. of fruit and vegetables per year, the Denton Bible Church community garden supplies more than a dozen... more »
Trade mitigation assistance, food purchases kicking in
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Sept. 4 launched the trade mitigation package aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to "unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations." Producers of certain commodities can now... more »
Assistance set for farmers impacted by ‘unjustified retaliation’
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of actions the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation by foreign nations. President Donald... more »
New tariffs to cost U.S. nut and fruit industries over $3B
The ongoing international trade turmoil between the U.S. and other countries has prompted import tariffs on many U.S. agricultural commodities in important export markets, which could hurt U.S. farmers. A new report released by the... more »
UGA Extension’s Curry recognized with 40 under 40 honor
Shane Curry’s work with blueberries, pecans and organics in southeastern Georgia has helped garner the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent a 40 under 40 recognition by Great American Media Services,... more »
Georgia fruit commissions accept nominations for board members
The Georgia commissions for blueberry, peaches and pecan growers have board positions open and are accepting nominations to fill the positions. The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for blueberries will accept nominations to fill two board... more »
Merger creates largest peach, pecan entity in US
The recent merger of Fort Valley, Georgia-based Lane Southern Orchards with Taylor Orchards combines acreage, facilities and innovation, making this powerhouse team the largest peach and pecan operation in the United States. The consolidated operation... more »
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