Pest Alert

New Pest Found in Georgia

Georgia Issues Pest Alert for Invasive Brown Winged Plant Hopper The Georgia Department of Agriculture has released a Pest Alert concerning the recent detection of the Brown Winged Plant Hopper, an invasive insect species native to China. This pest poses potential risks to Georgia’s agriculture and landscape plants, making awareness and early reporting essential. According to the Georgia Department of …

Georgia cotton

Georgia Cotton Growers to Benefit From Disaster Assistance Funding

Getting life back to normal has been a challenge for producers affected by hurricanes over the past few years and the Georgia Cotton Commission shares how relief funding will help producers. Clint Thompson with Southeast AgNet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …

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PBJ 5K This Weekend

Georgia Peanut Commission Promotes Peanuts with New PB&J 5K Run in Perry, Georgia The Georgia Peanut Commission is known for finding creative ways to promote peanuts, and this weekend they’re rolling out one of their most engaging ideas yet — the PB&J 5K Run in Perry, Georgia. The event is a partnership among the Georgia Peanut Commission, Georgia Farm Bureau, …

Georgia Peanut commission

Nominations now open for Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer

Nominations Open for the 2026 Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) has announced that nominations are now open for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award, which recognizes exceptional young producers for their leadership, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. The award honors a Georgia peanut farmer who demonstrates excellence in farm management, environmental and conservation …

HPAI

HPAI Detected in Commercial Poultry Flock in Gordon County Georgia

HPAI Detected in Commercial Poultry Flock in Gordon County, Georgia A detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed last week in a commercial poultry flock in Gordon County, Georgia, according to Dr. Janemarie Hennebelle, Georgia’s State Veterinarian. The flock, consisting of approximately 140,000 broilers, showed signs of elevated mortality, prompting immediate testing and rapid response. “It was reported …