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Hurricane Helene Block Grant Total Team Effort

Dan October 7, 2025 Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, Georgia

Georgia Ag Commissioner Highlights Team Effort Behind $531 Million Block Grant Following the devastating impact of last year’s storm, the announcement of the Hurricane Helene Block Grant last week brings a much-needed $531 million in relief for Georgia’s agricultural community. The funding is aimed at helping farmers recover losses tied to the storm’s destruction, and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper …

Blood Oranges Could Be Profitable Option for Cold-Hardy Citrus Producers
Blood oranges may be an enticing fruit to grow for cold-hardy citrus producers in North Florida, South Georgia and South Alabama. Muhammad Shahid, assistant professor of horticulture at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), highlighted his blood orange research during the Cold-Hardy Citrus Field Day and Workshop at the North […]
Improving Citrus Using Genetic Tools
By Manjul Dutt Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of two articles on plant improvement. Next month will feature the timeline for CRISPR-developed trees. Traditional methods for improving citrus, such as crossbreeding different varieties, can be time-consuming due to the creation of a random mix of genes from both parents through a […]

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