Farm Monitor

We need future generations of agriculturalists. Watch @FarmBureau President @ZippyDuvall on why a new farm bill is essential to encourage young producers. #farmbill ⬇️

Yesterday we got the chance to visit Chill C Farms' Managing Partner, Sam Watson. He took us out to this pepper field that they had to abandon after the storms in June and the seemingly never ending rain that came afterward ruined their Spring crop.

Is it good stress or bad stress? newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10211/ma…

UGA-Griffin Irrigation Demonstration Site provides hands-on learning for landscapers newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10214/ir…

Today our nation’s highest court affirmed private property rights of farmers & ranchers. We appreciate SCOTUS's careful consideration of Sackett v EPA and renew our call for EPA to rewrite the WOTUS rule in a way that respects farmers & provides clarity as we care for our land.

We're down in Bainbridge today getting an up close look at some beautifully grown sweet corn. They're harvesting a different variety a few rows over but this corn is still a couple of days out from being picked, but goodness, doesn't it make your mouth water?

UGA awarded $4 million to design farm of the future news.uga.edu/uga-awarded-4m…

It's no secret that farmers and producers are always at the mercy of mother nature, and this year, experts are predicting a shift in our weather patterns that could certainly impact the farming industry. farm-monitor.com/wetter-cooler-…

Interesting Developments in Grains southeastagnet.com/2023/05/18/int…

Nothing says springtime in the south quite like a sweet, Georgia peach. However, those might be more difficult to come by, as this year's crop was devastated by a late winter freeze. farm-monitor.com/significant-de…

Weather Continues Its Effect on the Grain Trade southeastagnet.com/2023/05/17/wea…

Here's the latest episode of the Farm Monitor! youtube.com/watch?v=XnPVKU…

Peanut Planting Precautions for Georgia Growers southeastagnet.com/2023/05/18/pea…

For youth looking for a one-of-a-kind #outdoor adventure, @Georgia4H offers that and more through #summer camp experiences across the state. 🍀 Check out what 8,600 #campers are expected to experience this summer: bit.ly/3o55tuC

Here's what's happening this week on an all new Farm Monitor!

Smaller U.S. Cattle Herd Squeezing Meatpacker Profits southeastagnet.com/2023/05/10/sma…

Here's the story of one Albany U-Pick Operation and the South Georgia group whose revolutionizing community gardening to combat food deserts: One Garden at a time.youtu.be/RdLMTRo9x6M

This weekend on the show, tune in as Ranger Nick discusses armadillos and their behavior with a wildlife expert.

Agriculture project wins $1M NSF development award news.uga.edu/agriculture-pr…

When it comes to the most sought-after spring favorite, strawberries top the list. John Holcomb traveled to Colquitt County to document the joy of picking this naturally sweet and delicious treat. farm-monitor.com/southwest-geor…