GFB Field Notes: GFB members travel to D.C. with farm messages

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April 17, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 8

Public Policy | Certified Farm Markets | GFB Insurance

Ag Literacy | Young Farmers & Ranchers

GFB members take farmers' needs to Capitol Hill

NASS to discontinue July

cattle report and cotton objective yield survey starting this summer.

HPAI cattle cases reported in more states; vets suggest new name

Pasteurized dairy products, cooked eggs & meat safe to eat. Some veterinarians say virus should be called Bovine Influenza A Virus because it generates different symptoms in cattle from those in birds.

Conference cost increases after April 30. June 1 final deadline. Photo contest offers cash prizes and chance to have photo in calendar.

GFA announces Great Potato STEM Challenge winners

Students observed the growth patterns of potatoes, recorded their observations in journals and created a video presentation discussing their findings.

Georgia checkoffs: Vegetables extended, wine rejected

More than 90% of vegetable producers voted in favor of continuing marketing assessment.

What's that sound? Brood 19 coming up from the ground

Georgians in 75 counties are likely to hear Brood 19 male cicadas serenading their ladies during the day from now until end of May.

Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge contestants vie for $100,000

Competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Agriculture emissions fall to lowest levels in 10 years

Report shows American agriculture reduced emissions by almost 2% from 2021 to 2022, the largest decrease of any economic sector.

AFBF: Rural America can't afford new EPA PFAS rule

Agency is establishing legally enforceable levels for several PFAS known to occur individually and as mixtures in drinking water.

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EPD MEETINGS RE: SWGA WATER WITHDRAWAL PERMITS

April 18, Bainbridge

May 23, Albany

June 13, Dawson

FERAL SWINE WORKSHOPS & TRAPPING DEMONSTRATIONS

April 25, Dawson

May 22, Danielsville

CHEROKEE COUNTY CANDIDATE FORUM

April 25, Canton

KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB TRAIL RIDE & LUNCH

April 27, Watkinsville

U.S. CLIMATE SMART COTTON & U.S. COTTON TRUST PRTOCOL

April 30, deadline to enroll

GEORGIA CENTENNIAL FARM PROGRAM

May 1, Deadline to apply

PECAN TREE GROWERS CROP INSURANCE

May 15, Deadline to enroll/renew

2024 GFB SPRING SHOOTOUT

May 17, Griffin

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KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB HORSE SHOWS

Morgan County Ag Center

May 18

Sept. 7

Oct. 5

SUSTAINABLE U.S. PEANUT PROGRAM

May 31, enrollment deadline

AFBF WHITE-REINHARDT GRANTS

June 14, deadline to apply

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION WORKSHOP

June 19-24, Tifton

Registration deadline is May 1

GFB HAY DIRECTORY

ongoing

UGA CITRUS ORCHARD NUTRITIONAL SURVEY

Ongoing

CONSERVATION DISTRICTS NO-TILL EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Ongoing

CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OFFER FERAL HOG CONTROL SERVICES

ongoing

988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE OFFERS SUPPORT

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