Category: Southeast
USDA offers resources and updates to disaster assistance programs USDA mobilizes resources for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene
The USDA is ramping up efforts to assist with recovery in the Southeastern U.S. in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Carolinas Hurricane Helene victims aided in recovery
Carolinas Hurricane Helene victims are being aided in recovery by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA), a farmer and citizen support organization.
NC State Extension supporting growers harmed by Hurricane Helene
NC State Extension is providing support to growers after Hurricane Helene.
USDA not expecting immediate shortages because of ports labor disputes
The workers strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports isn’t expected to bring immediate supply problems. That’s the view of the USDA.
Hurricane Helene disaster assistance available from USDA
Growers suffering losses from Hurricane Helene can fine disaster assistance available from the USDA.
Georgia ag officials seek federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance
Georgia agriculture leaders are requesting federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance.
Georgia growers urged to prepare for hurricane Helene
GFVGA is urging farmers to prepare for potential impacts from Hurricane Helene and has provided a list of resources.
North Carolina research projects receives funding
Nine specialty crop research projects valued at more than $1.16 million have been awarded to North Carolina State University (NCSU).
Federal court blocks temporary foreign ag workers unionization labor rule
A federal court in Georgia has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing a regulation that would have allowed temporary foreign agricultural workers to unionize.
Georgia appoints growers to lead state ag commodity commissions
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has named growers to lead Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity Commissions.
Aertssen Logistics expands U.S. operations with new facility near Savannah
Belgian logistics company Aertssen Logistics has opened a new international logistics site in Rincon, Georgia.
Georgia-based Pearson Farm offers a generational legacy in the pecan-growing belt
Pearson Farm has been building a rich legacy in Georgia’s pecan-growing belt. Learn more about the multi-generational farming operation.
Great Southeast Pollinator Census set for Aug. 23-24
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a key citizen science project, is returning on Aug. 23-24. This initiative, led by the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, invites participants from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida to count pollinators and contribute crucial data for conservation efforts.
UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods
The UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods, which is essential as insurance against drought and extended dry periods.
Georgia growers group joins DOL lawsuit
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) has added itself to a coalition of produce growers, farmers, and State Attorneys General to bring suit against the Department of Labor challenging new H-2A proposed program rule changes.