Southeast
Hurricane Helene relief offered by USDA
The USDA is providing additional financial assistance to producers affected by Hurricane Helene., offering over $233 million in indemnity payments through the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) and Tropical Storm (TS) Option endorsements. The announcement,... more »
Georgia agriculture reels from $6.46 billion in losses after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has dealt a staggering blow to Georgia’s agricultural sector, causing an estimated $6.46 billion in damages, according to state officials. The storm, which tore through the state on Sept. 26, devastated farms, businesses,... more »
Emergency bridge loan program may assist agriculture business in Florida
A Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program has a focus on ag, offering $50 million to support businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton, has been activated by the Florida Commerce. Agricultural and aquaculture businesses can request... more »
UF researchers examine science-backed fertilization rates
Years of University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) research yields in science-backed crop fertilization rates are being realized. In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP)... more »
Bailey Farms introduces tomatillo salsa kit
Bailey Farms, a leading grower and shipper of specialty peppers, has debuted their latest product, a tomatillo Verde salsa kit. The Oxford, North Carolina, grower-shipper of specialty peppers plans to introduce the offering at the... more »
NC State Extension assisting growers harmed by Hurricane Helene
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Extension is providing support and assistance to members of the CALS and agricultural communities affected by Hurricane Helene. The N.C. Disaster Information Center website, coordinated... more »
Port strike not expected to bring immediate shortages
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. In a statement released Oct. 1, the USDA said it does... more »
Disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene recovery offered by USDA
Hurricane Helene recovery disaster assistance is available from the USDA. The USDA is offering assistance to growers who sustained losses from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Association... more »