USDA Designates Georgia Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border States Also Available Georgia agricultural producers who suffered losses and damages due to recent natural disasters may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans. The loans are made available under the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, for losses caused by two separate disaster events. …

Georgia Highlights Sustainability and Efficiency to Manufacturers

Earlier this month, representatives of Wal-Mart, HanesBrands and Fruit of the Loom traveled to Georgia to see firsthand how efficient cotton production is in Georgia. The trip was organized by Ed Barnes, senior director of agricultural and environmental research at Cotton Incorporated. Participants stopped at the office of the Georgia Cotton Commission in Perry and visited two farms in Macon …

Register Today for Georgia 2018 Ag Issues Summit

The Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) invites those interested to attend the 2018 Ag Issues Summit, which will be held August 23 in Perry. While the meeting is free, registration is required as space is limited. Georgia’s two Agriculture Committee Chairmen, Senator John Wilkinson and Representative Tom McCall are hosting this year’s event. The agenda includes several important agricultural issues such as: Modifications to the Georgia Ag Tax …

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Applauds Efforts to Assist Farmers Affected by Tariffs

Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is applauding action taken by the Trump Administration to assist farmers who have been hurt by recent trade disputes. “We look forward to learning more regarding the assistance announced today,” Commissioner Black said. “We believe this is a good short-term solution for our farmers who have long-suffered from unfair trade practices from many of our …

National FFA Organization Names 2018 American Star Award Finalists

The National FFA Organization selected 16 students from throughout the United States as finalists for its 2018 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. The American Star Awards represents the best of the best among thousands of American FFA Degree recipients. The award recognizes FFA members who …

Georgia Beef Board to Meet at Summer Conference

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association will hold its 2018 Summer Conference this weekend, July 26-28, at the Villas by the Sea in Jekyll Island. Kaytlyn Malia says the Georgia Beef Board will hold a quarterly meeting this Saturday at the annual event. Georgia Beef Board to Meet at Summer Conference Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …

The 2018 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day Coming Up Tuesday

The 2018 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day is coming up Tuesday, July 24 in Moultrie, Georgia. Farmers are invited to attend and get practical information from the region’s top agricultural scientists about the newest technologies farmers can use to improve their operations. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day is Tuesday In a release, Sunbelt Expo Executive Director Chip …