The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia wants to remind landowners across the state that signup continues for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for fiscal year 2023. To be considered for the upcoming fiscal year’s funding pool, applications must be submitted by October 7, 2022. The ACEP, created through the 2014 Farm Bill and reauthorized in the 2018 Farm Bill, is …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-23-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 23, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended September 23, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,100 head compared to 15,282 last week and …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Connection Meeting This Week in Moultrie
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Cattlemen’s Connection Quarterly Meeting Series continues this week in Moultrie. GCA Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin told us this meeting is forage focused. These meetings are designed to offer members an opportunity to attend educational seminars that are affordable and worthwhile. After the event this week, the next one is scheduled for November 18th with that site to be …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-16-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 16, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended September 16, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,300 head compared to 16,065 last week and …
Deadline Nearing for Partners to Apply for WREP Funding in Georgia
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia wants to pass along this reminder. They are investing in fiscal 2023 to help conservation partners protect and restore critical wetlands through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP). NRCS is prioritizing proposals that support efforts to mitigate climate change by restoring wetlands while also prioritizing assistance to underserved communities. But, proposals are due by Sept. 23, …
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Georgia?
(USDA-AMS/WASHINGTON/Sept. 14, 2022) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Georgia under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). Through LFPA, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) seeks to purchase and distribute locally grown, produced, and processed food from underserved producers. “USDA is excited to partner with …
Georgia Beef Board Preparing for the Fair
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is preparing for the Georgia National Fair which will be held next month. Taylor Evans, GBB director of public relations, says they will be providing fair goers with a variety of beef information this year. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-09-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 9, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended-September 9, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 16,100 head compared to 13,186 last week and 16,508 …
USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces Signup for Conservation Easements
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia has announced sign-up is underway for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for fiscal year 2023. To be considered for the upcoming fiscal year’s funding pool, applications must be submitted by October 7, 2022. The ACEP, created through the 2014 Farm Bill and reauthorized in the 2018 Farm Bill, is a program that has two …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Connection Quarterly Meetings Continue
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) announced back in June they were kicking off their Cattlemen’s Connection Quarterly Meeting Series this summer. The meetings are designed to offer members an opportunity to attend educational seminars that are affordable and worthwhile. The events will focus on GCA’s four main focus areas: Producer Education, Market Development, Community Engagement, and Legislative Representation. GCA Executive Vice President …