Category: Southeast
SOWTH 2025 conference focuses on Southern farming
Sustaining family farms throughout the South is the focus of a three-day event set for February in Atlanta.
Virginia Cooperative Extension helps communities rebuild after Hurricane Helene
Growers and communities that sustained damage from Hurricane Helene are receiving hands-on assistance from Virginia Cooperative Extension personnel.
USDA helping growers through $235 million in hurricane, disaster relief
Growers who suffered damages from recent hurricanes are being aided by the he U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
UF research shows herbicide plus fertilizer equals fewer weeds, more tomatoes
A combination of herbicide and fertilizer can prevent the nasty nutsedge weed from harming tomatoes, new University of Florida research shows. That, in turn, should mean more of the fruit being sold in the marketplace.
North Carolina disaster areas visited by ag secretary
The U.S. Agriculture Secretary recently visited Asheville, North Carolina, to hear from local, state and Tribal officials, emergency managers, food bank staff and volunteers, and impacted producers on the region’s relief and recovery efforts.
Naturipe Farms increases Sunshine State strawberry production
Naturipe Farms is expanding its strawberry holdings in the Sunshine State.
USDA allocates $26 million for Florida hurricane recovery efforts
The USDA announced $26 million in disaster assistance funding to help Florida agricultural producers recover from the recent hurricanes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene recovery offered by USDA
Hurricane Helene recovery disaster assistance is available from the USDA.
Carolinas organization helping Hurricane Helene victims
A Carolinas farmer organization is expressing support for victims of Hurricane Helene.
Disaster assistance requested by Georgia ag officials
Georgia agriculture leaders are requesting federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance.
Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo to be in Myrtle Beach
The 38th annual Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo is scheduled for Dec. 3-4 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
UF estimates Hurricane Debby ag damages
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has released damage estimates from Hurricane Debby.
Georgia growers advised to prepare for Hurricane Helene
Georgia growers are being advised to prepare for Hurricane Helene.