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“Illogical” Poultry Definition Harms Georgia Producers
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Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has expressed strong support for a bipartisan Congressional effort to urge the USDA to petition the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) to revise its definition of "poultry."
Tyson Sells GA Poultry Complex, Alabama Field Days
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Tyson Foods, Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell its Vienna, Georgia poultry complex to House of Raeford Farm. Meanwhile, Alabama Extension has a series of field days on the calendar.
Protecting the Southeast from Beetles and Hornets
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In Georgia and Florida, separate efforts are now underway to minimize the impacts of pine beetles and Yellow-Legged Hornets.
Farmer/Sprayer/Beekeeper Collaboration
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A new partnership between the Georgia Department of Agriculture and nonprofit FieldWatch® aims to foster good stewardship and communication when it comes to pesticide use.
Innovation Farm to Sit Aside Georgia National Fairgrounds
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Last week, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Grand Farm, a leading innovator in agricultural technology, announced a collaboration to create a robust regional agricultural innovation ecosystem.
Landmark Lawsuit Against Department of Labor
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New rules would require agricultural employers to allow temporary foreign farm workers to form unions.
The $21.5 Million Sheep & Swine Barn
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$21,540,000 is now being directed to a new sheep and swine barn and arena at the Georgia National Fairgrounds.
Legislation & Georgia Agriculture
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Governor Brian P. Kemp recently signed a package of legislation focused on supporting Georgia's ever growing agricultural industry and improving security against foreign adversaries.
Blueberry Growers Vote to Extend Assessment
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On Wednesday, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced that Georgia blueberry growers have voted to extend the $5 per ton assessment on marketed blueberries for an additional three years.
To Fund or Not to Fund the GA Citrus Commission
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If growers vote to pass a referendum in April, the commission will begin collecting a minimal assessment from citrus growers to carry out research, education and promotion projects.
Viva Vidalia!
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Vidalia onion fans across the country can mark their calendars for April 17, when the sweet onions are set to ship to grocery stores nationwide.
The Goodest Farm Dogs
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There’s nothing better than a really good dog and a couple of outstanding Georgia canines continued their time in the spotlight last week in Atlanta
Grant Dollars Available for Improving GA Food Infrastructure
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Nonprofits, institutions, government entities, agriculture producers or processors, and for-profit businesses could all be considered.
GA Scholarships, FL Cultivated Meat, and AL Farm Stands
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13 Georgia Farms Receive Centennial Honors
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Earlier this month, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper and the Georgia Department of Agriculture recognized 13 Georgia farms as recipients of the Georgia Centennial Farm Award during the 34th Annual Georgia National Fair.
Farmers Asked to Participate in Deer Damage Survey
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Over the last several years, deer have increasingly impacted Georgia farmers, causing damage to multiple crops and economic losses across Georgia’s food and fiber production sector.
For Chicken, by Chicken, of Chicken
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September is National Chicken Month, celebrating the most-consumed meat in the U.S.
A Georgian Look at Idalia’s Impact
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Early damage assessments included down pecan trees and crop loss, twisted but recoverable cotton, and tobacco on the ground that’ll likely be unable to be harvested.
Georgia to Pay Off Your Student Loans
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Want help paying off your student loans? If that education is in veterinary sciences and you’re ready, willing, and able to work in Georgia, listen up!
Peanuts Partnering with Nascar
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Ever watched those cars go round and round and round and round in Nascar and wondered what it takes to get your logo slapped on the hood? It’s a promotional project they’ve taken on at the Georgia Peanut Commission.