Category: Southeast
Buck Shuman, father of Georgia pecan grower, dies
The father of a Georgia pecan grower has died.
Georgia growers group launches industry partnership push
Working to bolster industry support, the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) has launched the Partnership for Growth Program.
North Carolina Department of Agriculture issues alert for invasive yellow-legged hornet
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Plant Industry Division alert to concerns over the yellow-legged hornet.
Registration opens for Georgia ag labor relations forum
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s labor seminar returns this year but at a different time of the year.
Georgia group comments on H-2A rules, farm bill
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association commented on the Department of Labor’s H-2A rules and the 2024 farm bill legislation.
Directors needed for Georgia pecan ag commodity commission
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is calling out for growers to serve on the Peach State’s agriculture commodity commissions.
UGA study shows healthy school lunches aid children’s health
School lunches have come a long way from square pizza and fish sticks, and students across the board are benefiting from improved nutritional standards in the cafeteria.
Jerry Dowdy of Georgia’s Atwell Pecan dies
Jerry David Dowdy, owner of Atwell Pecan Co. in Wrens, Georgia, has died. He was 77.
G&R Farms adds sales manager
G&R Farms, which grows pecans as well as Vidalia onions, has added Rawls Neville as sales manager.
UGA Extension agent new Vidalia onion leader
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Florida legislators file joint resolution to create tax exemptions on farm machinery, equipment on ag property
Florida legislators file joint resolution to create tax exemptions on farm machinery, equipment on ag property.
Georgia senator pushes customs and border protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP Georgia produce pecans promotion Senator Jon Ossoff
G&R packing operations manager promoted
G&R Farms, a grower and shipper of pecans and sweet onions, has promoted Ronald “Kelby” Werner to senior team member.
USDA Farm Service Agency of Georgia hosts webinar on labor program
The USDA Farm Service Agency of Georgia is offering a webinar on the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot (FLSP) program.