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July 9, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 14

Public Policy | Certified Farm Markets | GFB Insurance


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

Final budget reconciliation bill gives certainty to farmers


Budget law updates commodity reference prices, makes key adjustments to small business tax deductions.

Georgia DNR introduces Hog Down Awards program



Participants will have chance to win a hog trap valued at $3,500.

GFB applauds senior division champions of State 4-H Horse Show


Georgia Farm Bureau provided Show Your Passion t-shirts for each participant and awarded belt buckles to the four senior 4-H winners.

USDA expedites disaster assistance for farmers




In-person sign-up begins July 10; prefilled applications have been mailed to producers for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.

Small farmers hear about government programs at conference


New Georgia FSA Executive Director Duncan Johnson discussed programs under the agency's primary functions - farm loans and farm support programs.


AFBF taking applications for veteran farmer award


The national winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize plus reimbursement in travel and other expenses to attend the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, California.

USDA announces phased reopening of livestock trade with Mexico


U.S., Mexico collaborate to increase New World Screwworm surveillance, detection, and eradication efforts.

Georgia dairy farmers approve two checkoffs



New assessment will fund Georgia Milk Producers’ efforts and Milk Commission assessment continues.



Peanuts provide key protein for GLP-1 users



Peanuts and peanut butter can be a key dietary element for GLP-1 users because peanuts contain significant amounts of protein, fiber and healthy fats. 

SAVE THE DATE

AGAWARE WORKSHOPS

July 10, Calhoun

July 29, Douglas

Aug. 14, Pendleton, S.C.


SOUTHEAST CITRUS UPDATE

July 14, Lyons


NORTHEAST GEORGIA AG UPDATE

July 15, Bowman

Speakers will include Ga. House & Senate Ag Committee Chairmen & GFB President Tom McCall.


SUNBELT AG EXPO INNOVATION AWARDS

July 15, deadline to apply




FSA ACREAGE REPORTING

July 15, next major deadline


GEORGIA COTTON COMMISSION MID-YEAR MEETING/PRE-HARVEST WORKSHOP

July 23, Statesboro


SOUTHERN PEANUT GROWERS CONFERENCE

July 23-25 Panama City Beach, Fla.


GFB WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP DISTRICT MEETINGS

July 25, District 4, Augusta

July 29, District 6, Sandersville

Sept. 18, District 2, Danielsville


GEORGIA FORAGE & GRASSLAND COUNCIL PASTURE WALK

July 29, Crawford


SOUTHEAST GEORGIA CATTLE UPDATE

July 31, Metter


SWEET CORN & PEPPER CROP INSURANCE

July 31, deadline to enroll/renew


GFB DISTRICT 9 YOUNG FARMERS & RANCHERS MEETING

Aug. 1, Thomasville


FSA COUNTY COMMITTEE ELECTIONS

Aug. 1 deadline for nominations

HEREFORDS IN THE COVE

Aug. 2, Rock Springs


USDA ECP, EFRP ASSISTANCE

Aug. 4 extended application deadline


GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

ANNUAL MEETING

Aug. 7, registration deadline

Aug. 17-19, Jekyll Island


GEORGIA FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE PICNIC ON THE FARM

Aug. 23, Mercier Orchards, Blue Ridge


AFBF COUNTY ACTIVITIES OF EXCELLENCE

Sept. 2, application deadline


2025 AGROFORESTRY & WILDLIFE FIELD DAY

Sept. 18, Griffin


KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB HORSE SHOWS

Sept. 20 & Oct. 25

Madison


LALLEMAND ANIMAL NUTRITION SCHOLARSHIPS

Oct. 3, application deaadline


GEORGIA PSC ELECTIONS

General election Nov. 4


GEORGIA FARM BUREAU PB&J 5K

Nov. 15, Perry


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


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