Southeast
Packing operations manager promoted at G&R
G&R Farms, a grower and shipper of organic sweet onions and other crops, has promoted one of its staffers. Ronald “Kelby” Werner, a senior ... more »
GFVGA seeks labor award nominations
The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is seeking nominations for the Dan Bremer Service Award. The award recognizes individ... more »
Georgia growers receive USDA Hurricane Idalia disaster declaration
Nearly 30 counties in southeast Georgia are eligible for disaster assistance from damage caused by Hurricane Idalia, which struck the state on Aug. 30... more »
G&R Farms celebrates FFA charitable program success
G&R Farms is celebrating the success of a charitable program that helps encourage youth to enter agricultural careers. The Growing America's Fa... more »
SE Regional growers conference registration opens
Registration is open for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. The event, scheduled for Jan. 11-14 in Savannah, Georgia, is market... more »
Lipman adds UF breeder for conventional, organic produce
Sam Hutton, a renowned University of Florida (UF) tomato breeder, has joined Lipman Family Farms' R&D team as the grower-shipper's senior breeder.... more »
Florida Ag Hall of Fame honorees publicized
Three Florida agricultural industry leaders are the newest additions to the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame. Eugene “Gene” McAvoy, a longtime... more »
Florida ag department seeks Farm Bill comments
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is leading two listening sessions to allow Florida growers and ranchers to give recommendations for... more »
