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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 Coope... 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 att... 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 commu... 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." ... 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 retalia... 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. farmer... 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 ... 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 blu... 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 operati... more »

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