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The Latest Ag News:

• Sunbelt Ag Expo Scheduled for Oct. 14-16

  By Clint Thompson The Sunbelt Ag Expo, scheduled for Oct. 14-16 in Moultrie, Georgia, will feature Georgia as the Spotlight State, crown a new Farmer of the Year and showcase technological advancements through its field demonstrations. Chip Blalock, Sunbelt Ag Expo executive director, talked about this year’s event. “We are looking forward to the 47th annual North America’s premier farm ... Read More The post Sunbelt Ag Expo Scheduled for Oct. 14-16 appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Provides Details on Block Grant Funding

  Georgia Secures $531 Million in Block Grant Funding After Hurricane Helene Following months of advocacy and negotiation, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper announced a major milestone in recovery efforts for farmers and timberland owners impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Block Grant Funding Agreement, reached in collaboration with USDA and Secretary Rollins, will deliver more than $531 million in disaster ... Read More The post Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Provides Details on Block Grant Funding appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Peanut Harvest Update Across The Southeast

  Peanut Harvest Progresses in Georgia and Alabama Despite Dry Conditions Peanut farmers across the Southeast are working hard to get their crops in, but a lack of widespread rain continues to challenge progress. According to peanut specialists, rainfall has been too limited to meet crop needs in some regions. “Well, the peanut farmers are trying to get their crop in, ... Read More The post Peanut Harvest Update Across The Southeast appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• An Update on the US Corn Crop Harvest at the end of September

  USDA Reports 18% of U.S. Corn Harvested by September 28 With harvests well underway across the Corn Belt, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provided an update on the pace of this year’s U.S. corn harvest as of September 28th, 2025. The national harvest is slightly behind schedule, with regional disparities based on weather and crop maturity. “The corn harvest number for ... Read More The post An Update on the US Corn Crop Harvest at the end of September appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• NWS Eradication Effort Update

  USDA Responds to New World Screwworm (NWS) Detection Near U.S.-Mexico Border Following the recent detection of New World Screwworm just 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to prevent the pest’s entry into the United States. Lauren Stump, USDA’s Deputy Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, provided a detailed update on ... Read More The post NWS Eradication Effort Update appeared first on Southeast AgNET.

• Commodity Tracking September 2025

  September 2025 Commodity Recap: Precious Metals Surge, Ag Markets Struggle Looking back at the month of September, the commodity market showed mixed results—especially for agricultural commodities, which largely struggled. Of the 48 commodities tracked daily, only minor progress was made in corn, while precious metals clearly dominated. “Looking back at the month of September, our list of 48 commodities that ... Read More The post Commodity Tracking September 2025 appeared first on Southeast AgNET.