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GFB Policy Development Committee Meets and Ethanol Tops Million Barrels a Day
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The Georgia Farm Bureau's Policy Development Committee meets to hash out hot-button issues, and U.S. Ethanol output tops a million barrels per day.
Livestock Transparency
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House Ag Committee moves bill to boost cattle contract transparency.
Georgia National Fair & Sunbelt Ag Expo and Vax Mandate Won't Shut FSA
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October means it's time for the Georgia National Fair and the Sunbelt Ag Expo, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack claims vaccine mandates won't shutter or slow down Farm Service Agency offices.
UGA Cover Crop Study and Ethanol Exports Improve
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University of Georgia scientists look at cover crops as way to provide important habitat for predatory insects that could be a benefit, and U.S. ethanol exports improve in August.
Georgia Peanuts Learning Journey and NPPC Applauds ASF Work
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The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Public Broadcasting launch new virtual learning experience called "Georgia Peanuts," and National Pork Producers Council applauds USDA efforts to stop African Swine Fever.
Georgia 4-H'er up for '22 Youth Action Award and Christmas Tree Supply
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Covington, Georgia 4-H'er CJ Harris is a runner-up for the 2022 Youth in Action Award for STEM for his prosthetic limbs for children, and Christmas tree growers expect real trees to be in full supply this year.
GFB Urges President to Leave Tax Advantages and Land Sales Near Record
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The Georgia Farm Bureau is urging President Biden to leave certain tax advantages in his Build Back Better agenda, and Farmers National Company reports near-record land sales.
Southern Cotton Numbers Revised and H-2A Doubles Workers
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NASS revises cotton acreage and production estimates, and H-2A guestworker program more than doubles in size since 2010.
Georgia Peanut Commission Photo Contest and Ag Exports Higher
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The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a photo contest through October, and U.S. Ag Exports in 2021 are nearly 25% higher.
Georgia's Cotton Leaf Roll Dwarf Virus and Hurricane Ida Food Packages
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Georgia growers battling Cotton Leaf Roll Dwarf Virus, and USDA offers food packages for Louisiana families impacted by Hurricane Ida.
GFB Awards UGA Grants and USDA's Dairy Donation Program
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Georgia Farm Bureau awards nearly $137,000 in grants to researchers at UGA College of Ag & Environmental Sciences, and USDA establishes Dairy Donation Program.
Georgia's Top Crop Production Higher and AFBF on EPA's Chlorpyrifos Decision
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Georgia's top crops are all forecast for increased production in 2021, and AFBF president Zippy Duvall is not pleased with EPA's decision to revoke all tolerances for pesticide chlorpyrifos.
Farm Real Estate Values Up and USDA Invests in Rural Health Care
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Farm real estate values in Southeast grow higher, and USDA invests $500-million to help improve rural health care.
Georgia's Farmtastic Fun Day, and USDA's $10-million for Specialty Crops
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Lots of fun at last month's Farmtastic Fun Day in Morgan County Georgia, and USDA announces $10-million for grant funding in the 2021 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program.
7 Georgia Counties Natural Disasters and ASF in Dominican Republic
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Seven Georgia counties have been designated natural disaster areas due to floods and freezing temps, and African Swine Fever outbreak has been confirmed in Dominican Republic.
Alabama Man Livestock Auctioneer Champ and Olympic Grass from Georgia
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Alabama's Chuck Bradley wins World Livestock Auctioneer Champion, and Olympic grass in Japan from Georgia.
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.