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GFB's YF&R Leadership Conference and June Cold Storage Report
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The Georgia Farm Bureau held it's Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference, and the USDA's NASS cold storage report for June is out.
Florida's Home Field AGvantage and Hennebelle Georgia State Veterinarian
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Florida Farm Bureau to celebrate Home Field AGvantage this fall with two premier Ag Day events, and Dr. Janemarie Hennebelle appointed new Georgia State Veterinarian.
Alfa Foundation's 1,000 Scholarships and Ag Barometer Down
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Another 1,000 scholarships for Alabama college students will be handed out by Alfa Foundation, and the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is down for the second straight month.
Georgia Crop Acreage Higher and E15 Rule Overturned
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Georgia crops acreage for corn, cotton, peanuts and soybeans higher in 2021, and U.S. Court of Appeal overturns 2019 E15 year-round sales rule.
Great Georgia Pollinator Census and What Worries Producers Most
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The Great Georgia Pollinator Census is happening this summer and you're invited to take part, and survey shows what worries you most about produce industry.
Revising WOTUS and Ag Lending Strong
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The EPA and Army intend to revise the definition of WOTUS, and agricultural lending remains strong in spite of pandemic.
Gary Black to Run for Senate and USDA Payments to Farmers of Color
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Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black announces a run for Senate, and a Wisconsin judge puts temporary restraining order on USDA payments to farmers of color.
UGA on World Food Safety Day and USDA Invests $4-billion in Supply Chain
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World Safety Day celebrated at UGA, and USDA investing $4-billion to strengthen Supply Chain.
UGA Weather Network Celebrates 30 years and Biden to talk JBS with Putin
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University of Georgia Weather Network celebrates 30 years of service to agriculture, and President Biden intends to talk JBS Cyberattack with Russian President Putin in upcoming talks.
Georgia's Daylight Saving Time Bill and USMEF Spring Confernce
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs bill making Daylight Saving Time permanent in the state, but must wait for Congress to approve, and U.S. Meat Export Federation's Spring Conference was held virtually and market diversification was one of the big topics.
Permanent Disaster Relief and USTR on Canada & USMCA
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House Ag Committee Chair David Scott announced an effort to create a permanent disaster relief program for farms, and USTR Katherine Tai initiates dispute settlement with Canada over dairy tariff-rate quotas under the USMCA.
Georgia Peanut Butter Donation and USApple Conference In-Person in August
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Georgia peanut farmers donate another 50-thousand jars of peanut butter to food banks around the state, and USApple announces that this year's 126th Annual Crop and Marketing Conference will be IN-PERSON in Chicago in August.
Georgia Farmers A Fork In The Road and Trucking Prices Soar
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Georgia growers stories being told on "A Fork In The Road" TV series, and the price of trucking fresh produce is sky-rocketing.
Cooler-Wetter Good for Georgia and Bayer on Roundup Ruling
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This year's chilly, wet weather isn't so bad for Georgia farmers, and Bayer disappointed in federal appeals court ruling upholding award to California man's claim Roundup caused his cancer.
Governor Kemp Signs Georgia Ag Bills and Red Meat Exports Records
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs several bills related to agriculture and forestry, and red meat exports reach record highs for March.
Georgia Peanut Referendum Reaffirmed and Food Spending Down
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The Georgia Peanut Commission's referendum gets reaffirmation vote, food spending has rebounded from the pandemic lows but still off the average.
Georgia Burn Ban and U.S. Beef Gains EU Access
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A ban on outdoor burning began May 1 in 54 Georgia counties, and U.S. beef gains additional access in European Union.
Georgia Storms Hit Crops and Cosmic Crisp Volume Soars
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A series of storms last week brought thunder, rain, tornados, and hail to several Georgia counties, and Cosmic Crisp apple volume continues to climb its way to the top.
Governor Kemp Signs Two Ag Bills and Online Grocery Sales Jump
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs ag bills naming pecan the state nut and farm equipment right-of-way on state roads, and online grocery sales jump higher.