GFA Announces Scholarships and Brazil Beef Imports Scrutinized
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update.
**The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture announce the 27 students selected to receive $70,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year.
www.morningagclips.com reports these awards support Georgia students pursuing degrees in agriculture, forestry, or family & consumer sciences at a University System of Georgia institutions, Berry College, Emmanuel College, any accredited Georgia ag or technical college, and students attending UGA College of Veterinary Medicine.
www.gfb.org/news/ag-news/post/gfa-awards-scholarships-for-ag-students
**Growing scrutiny of the meatpacking industry and rising Brazilian beef imports are fueling a new debate over competition and U.S. food security.
USDA trade data shows Brazilian beef exports to the U.S. reached $795 million in the first quarter, up 21% from last year.
Total U.S. beef imports climbed 28% while domestic beef exports declined.
Brazil’s Association of Meat Exporting Industries says more access to the U.S. market would benefit both countries.
**The EPA’s Gulf of America Division has announced up to $50 million in new grant funding to improve water quality, habitat restoration, environmental resilience, and education across America’s working lands.
The funding is part of the Farmer-to-Farmer grant program, which supports farmer-led and farm-focused organizations operating within the Gulf of America watershed.
The agency will award 20 to 30 grants, each ranging from $1.5 to $2.5 million, supporting five-year projects.
