Southeast Regional Ag News

Two Crop Years, One Busy Deadline for FSA 13.11.2026 ↓

Overlapping enrollment periods for 2026 and 2027 put an important December 11 deadline on the calendar for Southeast producers.

Tiny Pest, Big Pasture Problems Across the Southeast 12.11.2026 ↓

Pasture mealybugs spread through Florida and Georgia as researchers explore new management options and Alabama producers are urged to stay alert.

Promising Leads in the Fight Against Citrus Greening 11.11.2026 ↓

University of Florida researchers have narrowed hundreds of potential treatments to about 20 candidates worth further investigation.

Catching Produce Problems Before They’re Visible? 10.11.2026 ↓

University of Georgia researchers are exploring new ways to detect hidden damage in fresh produce, with the potential to reduce losses for growers and improve quality for consumers.

Fewer Mexican Cattle, Higher U.S. Prices? 09.11.2026 ↓

New research explores how cattle import restrictions could affect prices and beef competition for Southeast producers.

Fewer Mexican Cattle, Higher U.S. Prices? 06.11.2026 ↓

New research explores how cattle import restrictions could affect prices and beef competition for Southeast producers.

Georgia Expands Grazing Period to 365 Days 04.11.2026 ↓

USDA changes disaster assistance rules for eligible Georgia pastures.

$8 Billion in Fuel Relief: What Southeast Growers Need to Know Now 03.11.2026 ↓

USDA payment rates are expected in November, and farmers can take steps now to prepare for assistance.

The Cattle Supply Crunch Isn't Letting Up 02.11.2026 ↓

UF livestock economist Hannah Baker examines the latest cattle numbers and what they reveal about tightening supplies.

Fertilizer Funding Finds a Home in the Southeast 30.10.2026 ↓

Florida, Virginia, and Tennessee are included in a nationwide push to expand domestic production.

After the Storm, the Deadlines Begin 28.10.2026 ↓

USDA outlines disaster assistance and reporting requirements for Alabama and Florida agricultural producers recovering from Hurricane Isaias.

Georgia Tightens Screwworm Safeguards Again 24.09.2026 ↓

Georgia’s response serves as a reminder for Southeast livestock owners to check requirements before moving animals.

Georgia Looks to Grow Rural Veterinary Care 23.09.2026 ↓

Loan repayment program aims to bring veterinarians to communities facing critical shortages.

School Lunch Never Sounded This Good 22.09.2026 ↓

Florida Future Chef crowns a winner with a menu highlighting locally grown foods.

Peanuts and Cotton Feel the Squeeze 21.09.2026 ↓

Lower projected revenues and higher input costs put more pressure on Southeast crop margins.

The Beef Isn’t Moving More. It’s Worth More. 17.09.2026 ↓

July export volume stayed flat while U.S. beef export value gained 6 percent.

Could Volcanoes Help Southern Soil? 16.09.2026 ↓

A Florida study is putting volcanic rock dust to the test on cropland and cattle pastures.

The Martian, But Make It Florida 15.09.2026 ↓

USF researchers are turning human waste into plant nutrients for future food production in space.

Georgia Eases Screwworm Entry Rules 14.09.2026 ↓

New Mexico animals return to standard entry requirements, while additional restrictions remain for animals coming from Texas.

The Peanut Digging Decision 11.09.2026 ↓

Harvest is here, but a few days can make a difference when deciding when those peanuts are ready to come out of the ground.

The Farm Bill Waiting Game 10.09.2026 ↓

Disaster assistance, input costs and animal health are among the issues on the table for Southeast agriculture.

Will More Imported Beef Mean Cheaper Beef? 08.09.2026 ↓

Farm Bureau says the answer is far from certain.

USDA Rethinks the Numbers Behind Crop Reports 07.09.2026 ↓

A new modernization plan looks to ease the survey burden on farmers while bringing satellite imagery and other technology into USDA data collection.

Fake Cattle, Real Money: Livestock Scam Warning 04.09.2026 ↓

Alabama agriculture officials warn social media cattle buyers to watch for fraudulent sellers and even AI-generated livestock images.

Florida Takes Aim at Southern Pine Beetle Threat 02.09.2026 ↓

Assistance program helps private forest landowners strengthen pine stands as neighboring states face beetle outbreaks.