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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia agriculture promotes Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and Ag Economy Barometer rises in April.
Ag Education, Recalled Chicken, and a Good Dog
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia elementary students could increase agriculture classes, ready-to-eat chicken recalled, and nominations are open for "Farm Dog of the Year."
Georgia Burn Ban and Senate Hears from Beef Industry
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia burn ban is now in effect, and Senate hears testimony from beef industry on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
Peanuts to Compete for Acres
Southeast Regional Ag News
In 2021, U.S. peanut growers delivered one of their best crops in decades. Anticipation is for acre competition in 2022.
Plane Crash at GA General Mills Plant Under Investigation
Southeast Regional Ag News
An investigation is ongoing after a Cessna 340 crashed into the General Mills plant in Covington, Georgia killing two people.
Georgia Eagles with Bird Flu and Farm Bill Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Avian Influenza has been detected in bald eagles in Georgia, and Perdue University releases results from a survey to get consumer opinions on policy priorities in the next Farm Bill.
Georgia Soybean Planting Up 21% and Tractor/Combine Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia soybean producers intend to increase planted acreage by 21% this year, and Ag Tractor and Combine sales drop in March for the first time since July.
Big Moves for Former Georgia State University President
Southeast Regional Ag News
Mark P. Becker is the newly announced Association of Public and Land-grant Universities President.
Fertilizer Available at a Price
Southeast Regional Ag News
While spring supply challenges are always an issue, Corey Rosenbusch of The Fertilizer Institute says prices will be especially high for farmers without secured fertilizer this year.
Georgia's Freedom to Farm Act and Crop Insurance Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia General Assembly passes the Freedom to Farm Act, and crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people being charged and another 17 fined.
Georgia Cotton Bale Assessment and Food Price Index Record
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia cotton producers votes to continue $1 per bale assessment that funds commission, and U.N. Food Price Index hits record.
Urban Encroachment Prompts Legislative Action
Southeast Regional Ag News
Have a neighbor bothered by bad smells, dust, or noise emanating from your farm? If that farm is in Georgia, a means of protection is almost in place.
Vidalia Onion Pack Date and Fuel Prices Decline
The Agribusiness Update
Tomorrow, April 12, is the official pack date for the 2022 Vidalia onions, and Fuel Prices Decline.
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline Extended
Southeast Regional Ag News
Launched in the summer of 2020, the Trust Protocol is voluntary for U.S. cotton producers and allows reporting on six key sustainability metrics from the farm-level.
Georgia Ag Economic Impact and Japan Lowers Safeguard on U.S. Beef
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers contribute a healthy portion of overall state economy, and Japan lowers safeguards on imports of U.S. beef.
Goats, Backpacks and Acquisitions
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida approves 10 land and conservation easement acquisitions, Georgia brings ag to the (mobile) classroom, and Alabama ups its goat inventory.
Cotton Industry Sets Voluntary Wrap Standards
Southeast Regional Ag News
The standard was created to address inferior wrap that was beginning to come into the marketplace.
Georgia Freeze Damage and Annual Feeding the Economy Report
The Agribusiness Update
The damage is still be measured from the freezing temps that swept across Georgia in mid-March, and the annual Feeding the Economy Report is in.
Florida Peanuts, Georgia Apple Marketing, and an Alabama State Legume
Southeast Regional Ag News
The University of Florida Peanut Breeding Program has developed a new variety, Alabama works to name its state legume, and Georgia apple marketing receives assessment rates.
Georgia House Passes GFB Priorities and USDA Plans More Trade Missions
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia House passes two big priorities for the Georgia Farm Bureau, and USDA plans more in-person trade missions.