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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Georgia”
By Clint Thompson Hurricane Helene block grant relief is on its way, according to Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper. Harper made the announcement at the Joint Ag Issues Summit on Aug. 20 in Perry, Georgia. He said the goal is to have the block grant funding start to roll out this fall. “We’re working on that timeline as we speak. …
By Clint Thompson Pop-up thunderstorms this summer have made it feel rainier than it really has been across the Southeast. While some areas have experienced timely rains, the Aug. 27 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor shows much of the region is still experiencing drought-like conditions. Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension agricultural climatologist, discussed the current weather pattern. “It’s …
By Clint Thompson Pecan producers in Georgia and Alabama are on the cusp of harvesting this year’s crop. But they can ill-afford to let their guards down with regard to the crop’s current needs, which right now, centers on water demands. This is according to Lenny Wells, University of Georgia Extension pecan specialist. Wells talked about pecans and their water …
By Clint Thompson There is a lot to like about U.S. Representative GT Thompson’s (PA-15) Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026; legislation that would improve accessibility and labor costs with the H-2A program. Chris Butts, executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), highlighted those positives, as his organization hosted this year’s Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum …
By Clint Thompson Just when Southeast specialty crop growers thought they had found some certainty with regards to the adverse effect wage rate (AEWR) they were paying within the H-2A program, a federal court ruling has provided more uncertainty. A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Labor’s (DOL) current AEWR methodology is unlawful. Multiple provisions were found to …
By Clint Thompson Ag labor reform is currently a dream that industry experts hope will soon become a reality. Hopefully, it will occur by the end of the year. U.S. Representative GT Thompson (PA-15) has already introduced Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026,legislation that would improve accessibility and labor costs with the H-2A program. H-2A reform was a focus of …
Fertilizer recommendations for citrus are still a work in progress for University of Georgia (UGA) researchers, including Mary Sutton, UGA assistant professor and citrus Extension specialist. She discussed this topic at the recent Southeast Georgia Citrus Update in Lyons. South Georgia citrus production is still in its early stage. Fertilizer recommendations are needed for the industry’s long-term sustainability. “We’re hoping …
By Clint Thompson Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper is part of the Joint Study Committee on the Generational Sustainability of Family Farms, a group that met last week and discussed issues pertinent to the agricultural industry. He talked about the Ag Issues Summit and what needs to be done to ensure sustainability is not just a dream but a reality …
By Clint Thompson Stress can be synonymous with life on the farm. No matter the size of the farming operation, producers can feel the worries every day. It is magnified in the current agricultural era where inputs have skyrocketed and crop prices are not where farmers need them to be. So how should producers counter the stress that’s bound to …
By Clint Thompson Members of Georgia’s Senate and House of Representatives met on Thursday for the Joint Ag Issues Summit in Perry, Georgia. The summit also served as the inaugural meeting of the Joint Study Committee on the Generational Sustainability of Family Farms with future meetings scheduled for Rome, Douglas and Athens. Senator Russ Goodman (R-Cogdell), chairman of the Senate …
