USDA published the “interim final rule” on Oct. 31, 2019 in the Federal Register which outlines a US Domestic Hemp Production Program. As described by the USDA’s website, the rule: “outlines provisions for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to approve plans submitted by States and Indian Tribes for the domestic…
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Wheat Planting Time By: Rome Ethredge The optimum window for wheat planting for grain in Georgia is typically within one week before or after the average first frost date for a given area. Planting during the appropriate time for your area will allow wheat to develop enough tillers prior to…
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Soybean Quality Problem By: Rome Ethredge There’s been a soybean harvest quality problem that has to do with maturity of the seed. If the plant isn’t allowed to mature all the way we can get seeds that don’t turn the mature tan color. This green color is a problem for…
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Its not too late to sign up for the AgGeorgia Farm Credit Classic Steer & Heifer Show occurring on Dec. 7th @ the Tift Co Multipurpose Building, Tifton, GA. From the entry form: “All entries must be postmarked by November 27th, 2019 and mailed with entry fees of $25 per…
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With 2020 only 44 days away, our office is working to finalize the suite of production meetings for next year. Here is the schedule thus far, we’ve to set dates for our row crop meetings: Please RSVP for each individual meeting by calling our office at: 229-276-2613. More details to…
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The 44th Annual GA Peanut Farm Show & Conference will be occurring on Jan 16th, 2020 @ the UGA Tifton Conference Center. The schedule for the event’s educational sessions is as follows: University of Georgia Peanut Production Seminar “Common Mistakes that Reduce Your Profitability” 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Small…
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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association will be hosting a webinar this Thursday (Nov 21st) at 7p CDT, 8p Eastern Time, discussing what feed to use when grazing forages go dormant. More info and to register click here: https://www.ncba.org/cattlemenswebinarseries.aspx Summary: “During winter, many cattlemen and women utilize harvested forages and even…
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Emailed out on Nov 8th via Tammye Jones, Rep for Congressman Sanford Bishop, this statement announces finalized amounts allocated to GA through the Disaster Relief Block Grants: CHAIRMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES FINALIZATION OF USDA’S DISASTER RELIEF BLOCK GRANTS PLAN WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the…
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