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Peanut farmers and other farmers are trying to get ready to plant this crop, not knowing exactly how many you’re going to plant or what you will be planting. The Georgia Department of Agriculture State Seed Lab encourages you to check your seed, have a seed test done on germination and vigor if you’re saving seed. The easiest way to submit seed to …
With the announcement of the Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program, we sat down with Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper to learn how applications for recovery dollars will be processed. Commissioner Harper said, “The way we’re going to work this is obviously the application period will be open for six weeks. Once we close that application period, we’ll know at that …
Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper has announced that agricultural producers impacted by Hurricane Helene will be able to apply for relief through the Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program. Commissioner Harper said, “I’m proud to announce that applications for Georgia’s Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program will open on March 16, 2026 for a period of six weeks. We have invested …
Second Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Walker County, Georgia The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), in coordination with USDA-APHIS, has announced a second confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Walker County, Georgia. This latest detection follows the first confirmed case announced on January 14 and is located within the …
Georgia Department of Agriculture Releases Preparation Document for Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief The Georgia Department of Agriculture has released a preparation document to help producers get ready for the upcoming Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Block Grant Program. While the official application period has not yet been announced, the document is intended to ensure farmers, ranchers, and foresters are prepared once …
With the USDA releasing the timeline for block grant allocations due to natural disaster relief, we caught up with Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper for an update on the process for relief due to damages from Hurricane Helene. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
