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EQIP Signup Ends December 13 in Georgia

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) wants to remind producers and landowners the statewide general sign-up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) concludes Friday, December 13, 2024.  EQIP provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers and non-industrial forest managers to address natural resource concerns and deliver environmental benefits. Those include improved water and air quality, conserved ground and surface water, …

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USDA-NRCS in Georgia EQIP Sign-Up Reminder

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) wants to remind landowners and producers in the state that sign-up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) ends December 13, 2024.  This signup is an extension of the Fiscal Year 2025 EQIP statewide sign-up that was announced on October 1, 2024.  EQIP provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers and non-industrial forest managers to address …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board to Attend Farm Bureau Convention

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) attends various events each year to talk with producers from across the state. One of those is the annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention, which starts this Sunday. In this week’s Beef Checkoff report, GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin says they are excited about this opportunity to talk with producers about the checkoff.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Attention Georgia Cotton Growers: SAFETY 24 Hurricane Helene Relief Loan Program

Macon, Ga â€“ The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds growers about the opening of the SAFETY 24 Hurricane Helene Relief Loan Program. This low-interest, emergency loan program, which was announced by Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Development Authority Executive Director Thomas G. Carter, will provide Georgia farmers essential funds to recover from hurricane damage, replace lost income and continue farm …

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Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-22-2024

**This report will not be issued next week due to markets being closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Market coverage will resume the week of December 2, 2024.** Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 22, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market …

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Hurricane Helene Recovery Virtual Information Session is Thursday in Georgia

The USDA Farm Service Agency in Georgia (FSA-GA) will host a virtual information session for Hurricane Helene Recovery on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm Eastern. The FSA-GA staff will discuss programs and resources that can support your farm’s recovery if impacted by Hurricane Helene, including the Emergency Conservation Program and the Emergency Forest Restoration Program.  Those who plan to attend should …

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Hurricane Damage Prompts Bipartisan Agricultural Tour in Florida and Georgia

A bipartisan group of U.S. House Agriculture Committee members, led by Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, recently toured hurricane-damaged areas in Northern Florida and Southern Georgia. Hurricanes Milton and Helene left a trail of devastation in the agricultural sector, spurring calls for swift disaster relief efforts. Chairman Thompson joined Representatives Austin Scott (GA-08), Kat Cammack (FL-03), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), and Darren …

Georgia Beef Board

Great Year for Macon Burger Week in Georgia

Macon Burger Week for 2024 was another great success. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, explains how the event went, and also reminds folks about having beef as an alternative for your Thanksgiving meal this year.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

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Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-15-2024

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 15, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended November 15, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 13,259 head compared to 11,001 last week and 12,677 last …