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An opportunity for incentive funding to help with Diesel to Electric conversion…. The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA)… announced a second round of the Georgia Agricultural Irrigation Motor (AIM) Program, an incentive program designed to help Georgia farmers become more energy-efficient, save money on fuel costs, and reduce emissions… The Georgia AIM Program will provide…
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Recent legislation has established the need for pesticide applicators and GATE card applicants to provide verification of lawful presence within the United States of America. For renewal of the GATE card, producers will need their current GATE card number, an affidavit stating that they have lawful presence in the United States of America, documentation from…
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Causal Agent: Bacteria (Xanthomonas campestris) Symptoms: V-shaped necrotic lesions around the tip of leaves. Dark veins extending downward into the mid-rib. Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, rutabaga, turnip, collards, radish, mustard, watercress, and other plants in the Crucifer (Brassica) family are susceptible. Vegetables other than crucifers are not susceptible. Disease Development: The bacteria is know…
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Found this in the Tobacco Farmer Newsletter…. Your last buyout payment–scheduled for 2014–could be reduced by 7.2 percent as the federal government attempts for the first time to make those payments subject to sequestration (the “automatic” reductions in spending authority that were authorized by the Budget Control Act of 2011). “We believe the federal government…
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USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reminding farmers and ranchers who participate in FSA programs to plan accordingly in FY2014 for automatic spending reductions known as sequestration. The Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA) mandates that federal agencies implement automatic, annual reductions to discretionary and mandatory spending limits. For mandatory programs, the sequestration rate for…
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The Georgia Peanut Commission, in cooperation with the National Peanut Buying Points Association and peanut food manufacturers, will host the 2013 Farmer Appreciation Day at the GPC office located in Tifton, Ga., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013. Georgia’s peanut farmers, along with other farmers throughout the state, are invited…
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Found this in the Tobacco Farmer Newsletter. This issue focused on giving production updates for the 2013 crop. Thought some of you would be interested in it. Let me know if you would like the full issue or want to sign up to receive the newsletter. GEORGIA: This was probably the worst crop in the 24 years J. Michael…
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Written by Dr. Lawton Stewart, UGA Extension Animal Scientist For most of us, this summer was a complete 180 from previous years. The rainfall total for January to July for the SE United States was the second wettest on record. That is great if you are trying to grow forage, but its bad if you…
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We are currently in the process of scheduling the 2013-2014 production meetings. We want to offer programs that are both interesting and beneficial to our producers. If you have any ideas or suggestions for this years meetings, please feel free to call, email, stop-by, or comment below. Tentative offer of meetings in no certain order…
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Our Second local Cattlemen’s meeting of the 2013-2014 season is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Location: Colquitt County Ag Complex Auditorium Time: 6:30 PM The Colquitt County Sheriff’s office will be speaking about farm security. Theft and drugs are becoming serious issues on farms throughout our area. Learn what steps you can take to prevent or handle…