Almost 1,000 Georgia Farm Bureau members gathered to discuss advocacy and ag policy

Farmers across the country are facing challenges from disaster recovery to financial burdens.

Nearly 600 Georgia Farm Bureau members gathered in Atlanta for the GFB Day at the Capitol, a powerful grassroots event where farmers connect with legislators to advocate for agriculture policy changes.

Video provided by: The Farm Monitor

Related Stories

Rural Health

Let’s meet an Ohio student who is working to fill the rural veterinary shortage!

July 25, 2025 11:43 AM

RFD NEWS STAFF

Livestock

Good Problem To Have: Growing consumer preference for bison is adding pressure to low herd numbers

“This is kind of a new one for us; consumer demand is just growing like crazy for bison.”

July 25, 2025 11:29 AM

Rural Health

What qualifies as “ultra-processed foods”? MAHA researchers want a final definition

July 25, 2025 11:01 AM

RFD NEWS STAFF

Livestock

A new generation of cattle producers are having to face the New World screwworm threat

July 25, 2025 10:55 AM

USDA

Caught Off Guard: Some ag leaders want a hearing on the recent USDA reorganization plan

July 25, 2025 10:47 AM

RFD NEWS STAFF

Livestock

These ranching family’s dedication to the land runs deep!

July 24, 2025 02:55 PM

RFD NEWS STAFF

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

Washington Policy

RFA and AFBF Leaders Applaud EPA Proposal to Reallocate SRE Volumes

The EPA proposal laid out two options: fully reallocate all exempted volumes to the 2026–2027 standards, or reallocate half.

September 17, 2025 12:04 PM

RFD NEWS STAFF

Crops

Lawmakers Reintroduce the Fertilizer Research Act

The Fertilizer Research Act, reintroduced by Sens. Grassley, Ernst, and Baldwin, would direct the USDA to study and publish public reports on competition and pricing trends in the fertilizer market.

September 16, 2025 05:08 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Business

Renewable Fuels Association: Year-Round E15 Sales Could Add $25.8B to the U.S. Economy

Allowing year-round sales of E15 nationally could deliver billions in economic gains, according to a new study from the Renewable Fuels Association and National Corn Growers Association.

September 16, 2025 02:29 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

World News

WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement Could Affect U.S. Aquaculture

U.S. aquaculture may gain competitive ground as harmful subsidies are phased out abroad, but producers should monitor shifts in import supply chains and trade enforcement closely.

September 16, 2025 01:07 PM

Tony St. James

Livestock

USDA Trims Beef Outlook, Raises Pork Production Forecast

Producers may need to prepare for margin pressure in livestock feeding, while dairy farmers could benefit from stronger product demand.

September 16, 2025 12:42 PM

RFD NEWS STAFF

Trade

Temporary U.S.-China Trade Truce Revives Farm Export Optimism

Farmers await concrete trade commitments from China. Until then, export prospects for soybeans, corn, and sorghum remain uncertain against strong South American competition.

September 16, 2025 11:04 AM

RFD NEWS STAFF