GFB Field Notes: Farm bill programs extended as government shutdown ends

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November 19, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 23

Public Policy | Certified Farm Markets | GFB Insurance

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

Shutdown over; farm bill provisions extended

Federal government open through January while USDA programs are authorized through September 2026.

USDA to take applications for SDRP second stage beginning Nov. 24

Stage Two covers eligible crop, tree, bush and vine losses that were not covered under Stage One program provisions.

EPA, Army Corps of Engineers unveil new WOTUS proposal

Proposal defines key terms like “relatively permanent,” “continuous surface connection,” and “tributary.”

AFBF Survey: Cost of Thanksgiving dinner declines

The average cost of Thanksgiving staples that make up a classic holiday feast for 10 is $55.18 or about $5.52 per person.

Georgia Dept. of Ag releases Gordon HPAI control area

The Gordon County control area, covering a 10km (6.2 mile) radius around the affected farm, was set after HPAI virus was confirmed on Oct. 23.

Off and running! GFB holds PB&J 5K

Winners received medals, all runners received a GFB membership and access to grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

GA FFA members win national awards at 98th FFA convention

Georgia’s national winners includced

four proficiency award winners and two CDE and LDE winners.

Lumber company West Fraser Timber to close Augusta mill

Company cited challenging lumber demand and the loss of economically viable residual outlets as factors leading to closure, which will affect approximately 130 employees.

Eddy Turner named Ga. Conservationist of the Year

Washington County Farm Bureau president lauded for contributions to natural resources conservation.

GEORGIA FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE FARM-TO-FUTURE ONLINE AUCTION

Through Dec. 10

APPLE, BLUEBERRY & PEACH CROP INSURANCE

Nov. 20, deadline to enroll/renew

GFB DISTRICT 10 WOMEN'S MEETING

Nov. 24, Waycross

GA. PEANUT COMMISSION OUTSTANDING YOUNG PEANUT FARMER

Dec. 5, deadline for nominations

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

GEORGIA FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS

March 1, 2026, deadline to apply

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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