GFB Field Notes: FSA to open offices for core functions to serve farmers

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October 22, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 21

Public Policy | Certified Farm Markets | GFB Insurance

Ag Literacy | Young Farmers & Ranchers | Women's Leadership

USDA to resume some FSA functions, including loans, ARC/PLC

Other commodity programs to be administered include livestock, trees, conservation, dairy and the Non-Insured Disaster Assistance Program.

Georgia agriculture shines through at Sunbelt Ag Expo

Hamilton named Southeastern Farmer of the Year, Georgia featured as Expo Spotlight State.

2025 Georgia Farm Dog of the Year announced at Sunbelt Expo

"Rooster," a red merle Australian Shepherd, lives in Putnam County with his owners, Shawn and Nikkole Raff. He was chosen from nearly 100 entries.

Central-Carroll, ABAC claim Advocacy in Action top spots

The first-place team in each division received a $1,000 prize and an invitation to the 2026 GFB Day at the Capitol. Each second-place team received $800 cash and each third-place team received $600.

All but two Georgia counties experiencing dry conditions

Thirteen counties in Southwest Georgia suffering extreme drought conditions.

China halts buying U.S. soybeans while the two countries levy port fees

U.S. 2025 soybean exports to China totaled 218 million bushels through August, down from 985 million bushels in 2024, when about half of U.S. soybean exports were sold to Chinese entities.

White House hints at purchasing beef from Argentina

Major ag groups push back, citing economic concerns and potential disease issues.

Drivers encouraged to use seatbelts, be patient around farm vehicles

Events at Georgia National Fair, Sunbelt raise awareness of hazards associated with farm vehicles on the state's roads.

Georgia National Fair breaks attendance records

Overall fair attendance surpassed 600,000 and fairgoers turned out in single-day record numbers three different nights.

KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB HORSE SHOW

Oct. 25, Madison

FORESTRY UPDATE AND FIELD DAY

October 29, Lyons

GEORGIA FARM BUREAU HAY CONTEST

Oct. 31, deadline for entries

USDA FLOOD/WILDFIRE FUNDS FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS

Oct. 31, application deadline

AFBF THANKSGIVING COST SURVEY

Nov. 1-6

GEORGIA PSC ELECTIONS

General election Nov. 4

LEADERSHIP GFB

Nov. 10, application deadline

GFB 2ND DISTRICT YF&R FALL MEETING

Nov. 11, Alto

GEORGIA FARM BUREAU PB&J 5K

Nov. 15, Perry

CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM

Nov. 16, Covington

FERAL SWINE WORKSHOP WITH FLINT RIVER SWCD

Nov. 19, Camilla

PRODUCE SAFETY ALLIANCE GROWER TRAINING

Nov. 20

Dec. 2-4

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL FRUIT & VEGETABLE CONFERENCE

Jan. 8-10, 2026 Savannah

2026 GACD SCHOLARSHIPS

Dec. 31, application deadline

AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION/BASF SCHOLARSHIP

Dec. 31, application deadline

49TH ANNUAL GEORGIA PEANUT FARM SHOW

Jan. 15, Tifton

UGA WARNELL SCHOOL OF FORESTRY BOBWHITE QUAIL SURVEY

Ongoing

UGA CITRUS ORCHARD NUTRITIONAL SURVEY

Ongoing

CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OFFER FERAL HOG CONTROL SERVICES

Ongoing

GFB HAY DIRECTORY

988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LINE

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