Drought cuts cattle's winter food supply
Brad Haire University of Georgia
      Because of Georgia's extreme summer drought, cattlemen will have a tough time feeding their herds this winter, say University of Georgia livestock specialists. "It's a very precarious situation right now," said Curt Lacy, a livestock economist with the UGA College of Agricultural and Environment...
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Peanut bank week honors farmers
      Banks and other lending institutions all across Georgia are going "nuts" during Georgia Peanut Bank Week, Oct. 15-19. Financial institutions in communities across the state are saluting peanut farmers' contributions to the state and local economy during this weeklong event.
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Farm Service Agency updates announced
      Crop Disaster Program Signup The Crop Disaster Program provides benefits to farmers who suffered quantity and quality losses to 2005, 2006 or 2007 crops. CDP signup began Oct. 15. Losses from natural disasters may qualify for financial assistance if the crop was planted before Feb.
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