September 11, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 17
Finances, farm bill and farmland loss hot topics at Ag Issues Summit
Rural businesses and communities at risk with farmers being in a financial bind.
Net farm income expected to drop again in 2024.
USDA report predicts farm income will fall by $10.2 billion in 2024.
Ossoff joins bill to expand crop insurance for new farmers
Eligibility for FCIC insurance would be expanded from five years to 10 years and increase premium subsidies.
Southern Pine Beetles active across multiple Georgia Counties
Aerial surveys reveal almost 1,600 infestations statewide; some counties have more than 100 infestations.
UGA study focuses on boosting Georgia peanut oil production
Researchers hope to increase the value of Georgia’s peanut crops for new markets while reducing losses caused by aflatoxin.
Georgia students invited to take Fall STEM Challenge
Students will be asked to explore the process of composting and learn how it helps reduce food waste. Deadline to register is Oct. 1.
31st ANNUAL FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
Sept. 13 & 14, Royston
GFB WOMEN IN AG SUMMIT
Nov. 11 & 12, Savannah
Discounted early bird registration deadline is Sept. 15
Final registration deadline is Oct. 15
GEORGIA MILK PRODUCERS/DAIRY ALLIANCE DISTRICT MEETINGS
Sept. 16, Morgan Co.
Sept. 19, Thomasville
Sept. 23, Waynesboro
Sept. 24, Dearing
Sept. 30, Woodbury
GEORGIA FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE PICNIC ON THE FARM
Sept. 14, Tifton
36TH ANNUAL GEORGIA PEANUT TOUR
Sept. 17-19, Americus Area
UGA HARDWOOD MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Sept. 17-18, Athens
NEWTON COUNTY RODEO
Sept. 20-21, Covington
INMAN FARMS HERITAGE DAYS
Sept. 20-22, Fayetteville
POND MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Sept. 24, Jefferson
TRI-STATE PEANUT DISEASE TOUR
Sept. 24-26, various locations
NASS PECAN SURVEY
Sept. 29, deadline to respond
GEORGIA VET LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM
Sept. 30, deadline to apply
CROP INSURANCE FOR BARLEY, CANOLA, OATS, WHEAT
Sept. 30, deadline to apply/renew
KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB HORSE SHOW
Oct. 5, Madison
CHEROKEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST
Oct. 18, Canton
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU HAY CONTEST
Oct. 31, deadline for entries
GFB HAY DIRECTORY
ongoing
UGA CITRUS ORCHARD NUTRITIONAL SURVEY
Ongoing
CONSERVATION DISTRICTS NO-TILL EQUIPMENT RENTALS
CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OFFER FERAL HOG CONTROL SERVICES
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE OFFERS SUPPORT
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