GFB Field Notes: HPAI confirmed in dairy cattle in Kansas and Texas

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March 27, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 6

Public Policy | Certified Farm Markets | GFB Insurance

Ag Literacy | Young Farmers & Ranchers

HPAI confirmed in Kansas and Texas dairy cows

Dairies are required to send only milk from healthy animals into processing for human consumption; milk from impacted animals is being diverted or destroyed so it does not enter the food supply.

Ossoff digging into USDA Farm Labor Survey calculations

Georgia senator asks NASS how many Georgia producers were asked to fill out the survey, why Georgia is grouped with South Carolina and Alabama in the survey’s sampling and how the survey is used.

GFB accepting entries for YF&R competitive events

Final rounds of the competitions and the announcement of winners will take place during the 2024 GFB YF&R Summer Leadership Conference in July on Jekyll Island.

National report highlights importance of agriculture

Georgia’s food and agriculture sectors generate 769,012 direct jobs that pay $30 billion in wages to Georgia residents, generate $38.77 billion in taxes and $5.18 billion in exports.

April vote gives citrus growers chance to fund commission

Assessment would support research, education and promotion projects coordinated by the Georgia Citrus Commission.

USDA finalizes rule allowing voluntary use of Product of the USA label

Rule allows the voluntary label claim to be used on meat, poultry and egg products only when they are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States.

Georgia cattle inventory declines slightly

National herd smallest since 1951; fewer cattle are being slaughtered and feeder cattle prices hover at high levels.

UGA study shows GNFA economic output exceeds $133 million

Officials break ground on new hotel that will be connected with GNFA to create an authentic convention experience for GNFA guests.

Farm Stress Summit provides mental health resources

Annual event addresses stigma, building trust, asking difficult questions and signs of hope.

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GFB COOKBOOK TO FUND ImPACt FUND

March 29, deadline to order

GEORGIA BLUEBERRY GROWERS REFERENDUM

March 30, ballot deadline

MICRO FARM CROP INSURANCE

March 31, deadlne to apply/renew

2024 USING PESTICIDES WISELY TRAINING

Prior to appyling Engenia, XtendiMax & Tavium to crops certified private or commercial applicators MUST attend one of the following sessions. No online training sessions will be offered.

April 3, Tifton

9 a.m.

RSVP to: 229-386-7274

(300 maximum attendance)

April 4, Dawson

9 a.m.

RSVP to: 229-995-2165

(150 maximum attendance)

GEORGIA AG IN THE CLASSROOM EDUCATOR WORKSHOP & TOUR

April 12, Tifton

(registration deadline March 29)

5th ANNUAL WASHINGTON COUNTY RODEO

April 5-6, Tennille

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DEER SURVEY

April 7, deadline to submit

GEORGIA PEANUT COMMISSION REFERENDUM

April 8, ballot deadliine

USDA VALUE-ADDED PRODUCER GRANTS

April 11, deadline for electronic applications

April 16, deadline for paper applications

KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB HORSE SHOWS

Morgan County Ag Center

VIDALIA ONION PACK DATE

April 17, first date onions can be packed and shipped

FERAL SWINE WORKSHOPS & TRAPPING DEMONSTRATIONS

April 25, Dawson

May 22, Danielsville

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

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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