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Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to expand mental health resources for Georgia farmers. Ossoff launched a push to pass the bipartisan Farmers First Act, legislation he co-sponsored that aims to expand mental health resources for Georgia farmers. The bipartisan bill would reauthorize the national Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) for Fiscal …
By Clint Thompson President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to deport illegal immigrants will have ramifications for the country’s specialty crop producers. The fruit and vegetable sector utilizes more labor than most and is more reliant on an international work force. If Trump follows through on one of his campaign promises, it would mean fewer workers for Ag employers across the country, …
By Clint Thompson Registration is currently underway for the Southeast (SE) Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, scheduled for Jan. 9-11, 2025 in Savannah, Georgia. The three-day event is catered to specialty crop producers in the Southeast, including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. Chris Butts, executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), talked about …
Climate change is a key reason that citrus production has progressed in South Georgia, North Florida and South Alabama, the area known as the cold-hardy citrus region. As more varieties, other than satsuma mandarins, continue to be planted in the area, warmer temperatures are needed for trees to flourish. Arnold Schumann, professor of soil fertility and water quality at the …
By Clint Thompson As if most did not already realize, October was really warm across the Southeast. In fact, it was toasty across the entire U.S. Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist, noted in her UGA Extension Climate Blog, that October 2024 was the second warmest October on record since 1895. Adding to the unexpected heat wave, …
By Clint Thompson The current deflated pecan market prices emphasizes the need for additional export markets for Georgia and Alabama producers. Growers are relying on regional and national pecan organizations to open up pathways for the Southeast pecan crop to find an international home, says Lenny Wells, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension pecan specialist. “It certainly creates even more of …
By Clint Thompson The calendar says it’s the end of November, which means it is prime time for Florida blueberry producers to manage potential disease buildup in next year’s crop. Phil Harmon, professor and Extension plant pathologist at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, highlighted a few that growers should be mindful of this time of …
By Clint Thompson A new administration in the White House beginning in 2025 provides a fresh start for the agricultural community. Bob Redding, who works for the Redding Firm and serves as a lobbyist for agricultural groups in Washington, D.C., discussed the ramifications of the November election and what can be expected in the agricultural industry moving forward. “I think …
By Clint Thompson Much of the Southeast continues to endure drought-like conditions, according to the most recent release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Only south-central Georgia and southern Florida has sufficient moisture. Alabama remains the state hit worst by the current dry conditions. All of Alabama is suffering some level of dry conditions. Extreme drought is being observed in southern …
Macon, Ga – The Weathered But Strong: Georgia Hurricane Relief Fund partners announced that applications are open for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene. This fund aims to provide financial assistance to those in need. Farmers across the affected areas are urged to apply. “Far too many of our Georgia farm families have faced extraordinary challenges this year. The incredible generosity …
