Georgia NRCS Announces Ag Conservation Easement Program Sign Up Deadline

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia has announced a sign-up for this year’s Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). In order to be considered for fiscal year 2022 funding, applications must be submitted by November 5, 2021. ACEP is a program with two components, Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) and Wetlands Reserve Easements (WRE). Georgia State Conservationist Terrance O. Rudolph said, “ACEP …

Talking Beef at the Georgia National Fair

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is set up and talking beef at this year’s Georgia National Fair in Perry. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says their booth is located inside the Georgia Grown Building. The Georgia National Fair runs through October 17. For more information, contact the GBB office in Macon. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …

Farmer of the Year Luncheon Still Slated for First Day of Sunbelt Ag Expo

By Clint Thompson The dawn of another Sunbelt Ag Expo means a new Swisher Sweets Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year will soon be named. The annual Willie B. Withers Luncheon and 30th annual farmer of the year announcement is still scheduled for noon on Tuesday, Oct. 19, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, says Chip Blalock, Sunbelt Ag …

Promoting Peanut Shows Coming Next Year

While working up your 2022 calendar of events, we have a couple of dates to add to it. There will be two big peanut shows coming up after the first of the year. The first one will take place in January, as the Georgia Peanut Commission has announced the 45th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show & Conference will be Jan. 19-20, 2022 at …

Georgia Beef Board Chairman Proud of Checkoff

The Beef Checkoff has been around many years, and one Georgia cattle producer still strongly believes in the program. Robert Fountain Jr., from Adrian and Chairman of the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), recently told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman producers dollars invested into it have yielded tremendous returns to the industry. For more information, contact the GBB office in Macon or …

Georgia NRCS Announces EQIP Sign Up Deadline

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia has announced the statewide cutoff for fiscal year 2022 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding. All Georgia agricultural producers and landowners who wish to be considered for this year’s technical and financial assistance should apply by November 5, 2021. While customers can apply year round, this application cutoff announcement is for all general EQIP, …

Excitement Abounds with Sunbelt Ag Expo’s Return Oct. 19-21

By Clint Thompson What a difference a year makes for Chip Blalock and the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. A year ago at this time, the annual event scheduled in mid-October was canceled amid COVID-19. Blalock, executive director of the Expo, exudes excitement, however, for the event’s return on Oct. 19-21. It will mark the 43rd year that the …

Georgia Beef Board Preparing for the Fair

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is putting the final touches on their exhibit for this year’s Georgia National Fair. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says their booth will feature careers in the beef industry. The Georgia National Fair in Perry runs October 7-17, and then GBB will be at the Sunbelt Ag Expo October 19-21 in Moultrie. For more information contact the …