Georgia Ag Bills Headed to Governor’s Desk

The Georgia legislative session wrapped up on Monday. Will Bentley, President of the Georgia Agribusiness Council says it was a good session for agriculture and some important bills are headed to the governor’s desk. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

Georgia 2022 Legislative Session Wrapping Up

The 2022 Georgia Legislative Session, is wrapping up as lawmakers continue to move on issues of importance to agriculture in the state. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley talked with Southeast AgNet’s Sabrina Halvorson and says there are a few issues still to be settled. The 2022 Georgia State Legislative session is scheduled to end April 4th. To keep track of any of the …

CSP Signup Deadline in Georgia is Friday

Agricultural producers and forest landowners looking to build on conservation efforts in Georgia are being reminded of a nearing deadline. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). And while they accept CSP applications year-round, Georgia producers and landowners need to apply by Friday, April 1 to be considered for funding in the current cycle.? Agricultural …

Georgia Beef Board Preparing for Milledgeville Burger Week

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has been involved with various burger week promotions over the past few years, but they are now preparing for a brand new event. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says in April they will be taking part in the Milledgeville Burger Week. For more information about this and other Beef Checkoff promotions, contact the GBB office in …

2022 Georgia Legislative Session Nearing the End

Week eleven, 2022 Georgia Legislative Session, had lawmakers continuing to move on issues of importance to agriculture in the state. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley says there are only a few days left to the session to finalize those bills. The 2022 Georgia State Legislative session is scheduled to end April 4th. To keep track of any of the bills during the …

Georgia Producers Continue to Support State Beef Checkoff

For the past few years, Georgia beef producers have continued to support the $1 per head assessment for beef cattle by renewing the Beef Commission Marketing Order. The Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Beef was established by the Georgia legislature in 2013 and a commission marketing order was created the year following. The order requires an assessment to be collected on all …

USDA in Georgia Seeks Proposals from Conservation Minded Partners

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia is requesting proposals to assist with implementing key priorities in the state. Conservation minded organizations, who wish to apply, should demonstrate how they can ensure equity in the delivery and implementation of all NRCS programs and Services. This includes increasing assistance for climate-smart agriculture and forestry to support producers in building resiliency across …