Macon, GA | Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has sparked concerns among livestock producers and hunters alike. To address these issues, Dr. Tina Johannsen, Game Management Assistant Chief with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), recently joined a discussion to …
Washington, D.C. | In testimony before Congress, Farm Bureau President, Zippy Duvall pressed for urgent action on a modernized five-year farm bill, tax policy, and agricultural workforce challenges. Chairman Boozman and Ranking Member Klobuchar were thanked for their commitment to …
San Antonio, GA | Some of Georgia’s brightest in the world of agriculture were on hand here in San Antonio to compete in this year’s YF&R Competitive events. The journey to get here hasn’t been an easy one, but nonetheless, …
Tifton, GA | Despite the countless hours that go into preparing the land, choosing the right variety and protecting against pests and diseases, no crop can be successful without the proper amount of water. And for more than a decade …
Perry, GA | Georgia Farm Bureau recently hosted more than one hundred and fifty county presidents from all over the state under one roof – an event that’s meant to facilitate the chance for county, grassroot leaders to fellowship, communicate, …
Tifton, GA | With Georgia growing six times more peanuts that any other state in the country, keeping those farmers up to date on the latest research, technology and equipment is vital for the health of the industry as a …
Atlanta, GA | As the sun began to set on the Capitol the night of January twelfth, the smell of barbecue filled the air just outside of the Georgia Freight Depot as this year’s hog was being smoked, which could …
Macon, GA | 2024 was a challenging year for Georgia agriculture across the board. That includes soybean growers around the state as they saw a significant drop in yields to go along with falling commodity prices. “For Georgia soybean growers, …
Savannah, GA | Fruit and vegetable growers from all over the Southeast made their way to the annual Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable conference – an event that’s meant to equip producers within the industry with all the tools and …
Watkinsville, GA | No matter how much time, money and effort farmers put into growing their crop, they are ultimately at the mercy of the weather. And in 2024, it provided more downs than ups, especially with Hurricane Helene causing …
