USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces Sign-up for Conservation Practices

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia is conducting an Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) sign-up utilizing funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This statewide sign-up will take two approaches to assist producers who plan to build climate resiliency into their operations. First, those applying for cover crops will be administered through the ACT NOW approach, which is a targeted, rapid, and streamlined …

Georgia Agribusiness Council Tracking Bills through Legislative Process

Week seven of the Georgia State Legislative Session was an action packed week, according to Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) Director of Government Affairs, Jake Tench. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman various bills have been flooding into the committee meetings. To keep track of any of the bills Tench mentioned, or any others that come up during the legislative session, go to the GAC Facebook page …

Using Pesticides Wisely Trainings Set for 2023

The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds its growers about this year’s Using Pesticides Wisely trainings that will be held across the state. Trainings will be held at specified locations and are not available individually or online. The trainings start on March 2 in Bartow County and continue through April 18 in Morgan and Franklin counties. Listed below are the dates and …

Bills of Interest to Agriculture Moving through Georgia Legislature

During week six of the Georgia State Legislative Session, various bills of interest to agriculture continued moving through the committee process. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley, explains what bills they have been tracking. More information about the 2023 legislative session is available on the GAC Facebook page. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

Georgia Beef Board Excited about the Big Race This Saturday

For the third year in a row, Daytona International Speedway will partner with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner to sponsor the season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series – The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300. The race will be this Saturday, February 18th at Daytona International Speedway, and folks from Georgia will be involved. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public …

Georgia Lawmakers See Agriculture Visitors During Week Five

Week five of the 2023 Georgia State Legislative Session has basically wrapped up, and according to Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley, it was another busy one. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman there were some visitors this past week. More information about the 2023 legislative session is available on the GAC Facebook page. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Georgia Cattlemen Preparing for Annual Convention

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) staff has been busy preparing for the annual GCA Convention, which will be held March 8-10. GCA Membership Engagement Coordinator, Taylor Pearce, says they will be in Columbus, Georgia this year to celebrate their 61st anniversary. Learn more about it the GCA Convention on their website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …