Livestock
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With representatives in each District of the state, the Forage Team’s (consisting of Agents and Specialists) Newsletters cover a wide range of relevant topics. Below is a summary of what is included in this month’s edition: Be a good hay shopper – Charotte Meeks, Houston CEA Should I burn my hayfield? – Jeremy Kichler, Colquitt…
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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 head. Late entries will be…
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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 crop residues to serve as…
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At the time of writing, rain is falling consistently for the first time in weeks. With slower rainfall, the extended duration of this event, than say a summer afternoon soaker more water will infiltrate our soils….less run off. So much could be said about this rain. Depending on its duration and intensity the next few…
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Planning for next year’s Crisp Co Farm Bureau Market Livestock Show is underway and its starting with a pre-registration meeting for all prospective exhibitors (anyone in 4-H or FFA) and their parents/guardians. The where, when and hows of obtaining, raising and showing hogs/cattle will be touched on at this meeting. Also, a rep from Sunglow,…
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Yesterday saw great information being shared among producers, crop insurance agents, FSA- and UGA- representatives at the joint producer meeting in Tifton. The conversations were civil though some frustrations remained about the delay in ECP payments as well as the intricacies of payment for pecan yeild loss & damage under WHIP/WHIP+. This meeting will be…
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A joint meeting between FSA and UGA will be held in in seven different locations between Oct 8-11th to talk about three major government support programs. At these production meetings representatives from both organizations will be on hand to answer questions about WHIP+, MFP and ARC/PLC. Flyer with locations and times below: Dr. Adam Rabinowitz,…
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As with Irma, hurricane Michael has spurred an allocation of money, $3 billion, to be distributed as disaster relief. Dubbed the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+), this package was passed months ago and the details of its timeline as well as eligibility were announced about 1.5 weeks ago. Crop losses, including bush, vines…