GFB Field Notes: Georgia Ag Issues Summit covers challenges to state's faarmers.

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September 11, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 17

Public Policy | Certified Farm Markets | GFB Insurance

Ag Literacy | Young Farmers & Ranchers

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.

SAVE THE DATE

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

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UGA CITRUS ORCHARD NUTRITIONAL SURVEY

Ongoing

CONSERVATION DISTRICTS NO-TILL EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Ongoing

CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OFFER FERAL HOG CONTROL SERVICES

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