Podcasts about Farm Service Agency

David Schemm Returns to Kansas FSA Crops in Saturated Soils What to do With Herpes in Cattle   00:01:05 – David Schemm Returns to Kansas FSA: Beginning today's show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as we learn more about him as he begins in this role of state executive director for the second time. He mentions what his goals are for the agency. Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – Crops in Saturated Soils: K-State Extension agronomist Tina Sullivan continues the show as she explains what concerns she has for crops from the recent weather. Tina discusses wheat, corn and soybeans. Soybean Response to Standing Water and Saturated Soils Effect of Standing Water and Saturated Soils on Corn Growth Mesonet.k-state.edu   00:23:05 – What to do With Herpes in Cattle: The Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers concludes the show as they converse about a listener question asking about herpes in cattle. BCI Cattle Chat Podcast Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

*Wheat disease pressure was light this year.  *The Farm Service Agency is now accepting applications for general and continuous CRP.  *Texas cotton gins saw a lot more business last year compared to the previous two years. *The Texas legislature is once again strengthening the right to farm and ranch.  *Texas Panhandle wheat suffered from a lack of moisture early in the spring.  *The Natural Resources Conservation Service wants employees out in the field.  *The hot summer is near and that can affect turfgrass production.  *Avian Influenza has been found in many mammal species in the Texas Panhandle.  

Alabama farmer Monica Carroll brings decades of ag experience to her new role as the state's Farm Service Agency executive director, and U.S. food and ag exports to Mexico surged 65% the past four years.

Top House Ag Democrat Angie Craig says her farmers claim Farm Service Agency offices are way understaffed, despite USDA Secretary Rollins’ vow to keep all FSA offices open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Texas corn planting is ahead of schedule.  *The application process for the disaster assistance portion of USDA's Emergency Commodity Assistance Program is coming soon.  *There will be no closures of local Farm Service Agency offices.   *The Texas Southern Plains has received a lot of rain recently.  *USDA has shut down imports of Mexican livestock due to screw worm concerns. *Should the U.S. be working with competitors to improve cotton demand?  *Turfgrass is an important part of landscapes in Texas.  *USDA has initiated mandatory testing for Avian Influenza. 

Among USDA's Farm Service Agency loan programs are offerings that could assist producers with recovery in the event of a disaster. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ag Net News Hour's Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” highlighted some news from China about a change in a trade leadership could be a turning point when it comes to negotiating tariffs between the U.S. and China.  Nick then had an interview with Kings River Packing regarding Georgia citrus growers coming to California and touring their operation. The California citrus market is thriving, with Kings River Packing handling over 22 million boxes. The company faces challenges from tariffs, particularly in Canada, but sees opportunities in domestic product demand. The lemon market is expected to improve, with increased demand in summer. The tour hosted just over 20 visitors. ​The USDA is considering significant changes to its Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation, and Risk Management Offices, including potential closures and staff consolidation. A proposal from the Office of Management and Budget aims to cut fiscal 2026 funding, reduce research and conservation efforts, and trim program budgets. The plan includes moving staff from Washington, D.C., to rural areas and forming state committees to oversee local operations. Concerns have been raised about the impact on county committees and the ability to accommodate farmers without internet access. The 2018 Farm Bill requires USA to notify Congress before closing any FSA office. ​This segment is brought to you by the highlighted some news from China about a change in a trade leadership could be a turning point when it comes to negotiating tariffs between the U.S. and China. Nick then had an interview with Kings River Packing regarding Georgia citrus growers coming to California and touring their operation. The California citrus market is thriving, with Kings River Packing handling over 22 million boxes. The company faces challenges from tariffs, particularly in Canada, but sees opportunities in domestic product demand. The lemon market is expected to improve, with increased demand in summer. The tour hosted just over 20 visitors. The USDA is considering significant changes to its Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation, and Risk Management Offices, including potential closures and staff consolidation. A proposal from the Office of Management and Budget aims to cut fiscal 2026 funding, reduce research and conservation efforts, and trim program budgets. The plan includes moving staff from Washington, D.C., to rural areas and forming state committees to oversee local operations. Concerns have been raised about the impact on county committees and the ability to accommodate farmers without internet access. The 2018 Farm Bill requires USA to notify Congress before closing any FSA office. This segment is brought to you by the Almond Board of California. In the latest episode of the Almond Journey podcast, Chuck Fleck of Sierra Gold Nurseries discusses the challenges and advancements in almond breeding. He explains the slow cycle of almond hybridization, which can take up to three years to test for self-fertility. Fleck highlights the importance of breeding for resistance to the navel orange worm, which caused significant industry issues in 2023. He also notes the introduction of new self-fertile varieties like Shasta and Pyrenees, which have improved crop management but can be demanding on rootstocks. The conversation underscores the need for resilient almond varieties as pesticide resistance and regulatory changes may impact future production.California. In the latest episode of the Almond Journey podcast, Chuck Fleck of Sierra Gold Nurseries discusses the challenges and advancements in almond breeding. He explains the slow cycle of almond hybridization, which can take up to three years to test for self-fertility. Fleck highlights the importance of breeding for resistance to the navel orange worm, which caused significant industry issues in 2023. He also notes the introduction of new self-fertile varieties like Shasta and Pyrenees, which have improved crop management but can be demanding on rootstocks. The conversation underscores the need for resilient almond varieties as pesticide resistance and regulatory changes may impact future production.

On today's episode, National Young Farmer Coalition's Amanda Koehler discusses the recently introduced New Producer Economic Security Act, which proposes a USDA pilot program under the Farm Service Agency to fund community-led, locally tailored projects aimed at helping new growers succeed.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Deerpoint Group, Inc. - https://deerpointgroup.com/dpg-potassium-plus/

The FSA will beging issuing payments for the 2023 and 2024 crop year disaster claims.

In this week's episode, tune in for our on-site coverage of the 2025 Commodity Classic, a trade show and convention bringing together farmers nationwide. From an in-depth interview with Helena representatives on legislative impacts and a newly introduced post-emergence adjuvant to the latest top ag headlines, Ag News Daily has it all. This week's headlines include an update on tariffs, the USDA's decision to close 59 Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service offices, a newly settled six-year contract agreement between the International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance and a report on how mycotoxins affected last year's crop. Our featured interview this week is with Sean McCarty, director of government affairs for Helena, and Austin Anderson, brand manager of adjuvants and water management at Helena Products Group. Anderson introduces Cohort, a new post-emergence adjuvant, while McCarty explains how he closely monitors and lobbies for legislation that impacts upcoming products designed to serve farmers. He also discusses the effects of the Endangered Species Act and the resulting Herbicide Strategy from the Environmental Protection Agency. Our special Commodity Classic coverage this week includes hearing soundbites from secretary of agriculture Brooks Collins at a press conference earlier in the week. She discussed trade, the secretary of health and human services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. conversations and her plans to support farmers. We also hear what farmers learned from the event and a special weather update from Nutrien Ag Solutions Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the recent firings within the USDA under the Trump administration, impacting hundreds of probationary federal employees. They explore the implications of these terminations on agricultural services and the far-reaching ripple effects, including delays in Farm Service Agency and NRCS operations. They delve into the firing of key USDA researchers investigating the effects of wildfire smoke on crops, highlighting the loss of critical ongoing research and the potential long-term negative impacts on the agricultural sector.

Producers can elect coverage and enroll in crop-by-crop Agricultural Risk Coverage-County or Price Loss Coverage programs within each Farm Service Agency farm unit, or ARC-Individual for the entire farm, for the 2025 crop year, says Ron Haugen, North Dakota State University Extension farm management specialist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the new APTN series One Dish One Spoon with chef Tawnya Brant (Mohawk), viewers follow her and her sister Dakota to local kitchens, farms, and waterways to expose the traditional foodways of the Six Nations. Zach Ducheneaux (Cheyenne River Sioux) leaves his post this month as the administrator of the USDA's Farm Service Agency where he helped direct some of the federal government's key agriculture and faming programs and policies. The work of Mariah Gladstone (Cherokee and Blackfeet) teaching people about Indigenous food and cooking leads her to publish an Indigenous foods cookbook for kids, Mountains to Oceans: Kids' Recipes from Native Land. That's all on The Menu, our regular feature on Indigenous food sovereignty hosted by Andi Murphy.

In the new APTN series One Dish One Spoon with chef Tawnya Brant (Mohawk), viewers follow her and her sister Dakota to local kitchens, farms, and waterways to expose the traditional foodways of the Six Nations. Zach Ducheneaux (Cheyenne River Sioux) leaves his post this month as the administrator of the USDA's Farm Service Agency where he helped direct some of the federal government's key agriculture and faming programs and policies. The work of Mariah Gladstone (Cherokee and Blackfeet) teaching people about Indigenous food and cooking leads her to publish an Indigenous foods cookbook for kids, Mountains to Oceans: Kids' Recipes from Native Land. That's all on The Menu, our regular feature on Indigenous food sovereignty hosted by Andi Murphy.

Producers must sign up for the 2025 year for PLC and ARC through the Farm Service Agency.

Checking in on the state's efforts to help people who develop gambling problems, after one year since online sports betting was legalized in Vermont. Plus, the Public Utility Commission recommends nixing the clean heat standard, some lawmakers in Montpelier want to exempt more Vermonters from paying state income taxes on Social Security, an outdoor clothing outlet in Essex will close a little more than a year after opening, the state director of the U.S.D.A. Farm Service Agency prepares to leave his post as a new presidential administration takes over in Washington, and we make predictions for this weekend's NFL divisional playoff games in our weekly sports report.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Farmers in the Northern Panhandle, you may be eligible for assistance from last summer's drought…Putnam County receives a federal grant to grow its housing market to suit demands for a rapidly expanding business economy…and, need some R&R time? these relaxing retreats in Almost Heaven will have you sighing with happiness…on today's daily304. #1 – From WTOV9-TV –  The Northern Panhandle Conservation District is actively promoting a program designed to assist West Virginia farmers affected by the summer drought. The Livestock Forage Disaster Program, facilitated through the Department of Agriculture, aims to provide compensation to eligible livestock producers in Brooke, Ohio, and Marshall counties who experienced grazing losses during the summer and fall drought. Livestock farmers are encouraged to contact the Farm Service Agency to determine eligibility and apply in person by the Jan. 30 deadline. Read more: https://wtov9.com/news/local/west-virginia-farmers-urged-to-apply-for-drought-relief-program#   #2 – From HERALD-DISPATCH –  The Putnam County Development Authority has received a $5 million grant through the state's Economic Enhancement Grant Fund to address the area's housing needs. The grant, awarded by the West Virginia Water Development Authority, will be used to assist in building more than 600 residential units proposed in the Hurricane and Fraziers Bottom areas. A recent study showed that more housing was needed in the regions, especially with the new addition of the Nucor plant in neighboring Mason County and job opportunities at Toyota Manufacturing in Buffalo.  Read more: https://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/putnam_news/putnam-development-authority-given-5-million-for-housing/article_af45f000-cd33-11ef-b7cf-9b8fe7efaa71.html   #3 – From WORLD ATLAS – When you think of wellness retreats, it turns out you can find many of them right here in Almost Heaven, home to what is sometimes called “America's First Spa,” the town of Berkeley Springs.  The hot springs at what is now known as Berkeley Springs State Park have drawn visitors from near and far for centuries. While the Eastern Panhandle retreat might be known as West Virginia's oldest spa, the Mountain State is home to many venues where you can escape to relax and soak in the beauty of nature, from the spa at Wheeling's Ogelbay Resort to the outdoor recreation paradise of the New River Gorge National Park.  Learn more at World Atlas, and check out wvtourism.com to start planning your next getaway! Read more: https://www.worldatlas.com/places/8-best-wellness-retreats-in-west-virginia.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Have an agricultural conference in your future? In today's podcast, we chat with two women who have been actively involved in Montana's Next Generation Conference. Started in 2010, this one-day gathering is packed with 36 distinct educational opportunities!Join Host Haylie Shipp, Lacy Roberts of the Farm Service Agency, and Montana Roots Accounting's Britney Temple as they discuss:attracting farmers and ranchers to educational opportunitiescreating a layout that works for presenters and participantsmaking sure the bills get paidtopics that continue to be big hitters year after yearthinking outside the box for venuesstrategizing new educational topicswhat's coming up during this year's Montana's Next Generation Conference on Saturday, February 1 in Shelby, MTLinks from this podcast:Montana's Next Generation Conference InformationRanchers Stewardship Alliance 2025 Rural Resilience SeriesHaylie's email: info@ranchstewards.orgThe Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is a rancher-led, grassroots organization, dedicated to improving the quality of life for rural communities throughout the Northern Great Plains. Through collaborative conservation projects, rancher education events, and local community outreach, RSA works to strengthen our rural community, economy, and culture for generations to come.For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org. Want to support our mission? Visit https://ranchstewards.charityproud.org/Donate.

*Estimates of the 2024 cotton crop are getting bigger.   *The Department of Labor is giving more time to comment on the proposed heat injury and illness prevention rule.  *This has been an interesting year for the beef market.*Prices for winter wheat are very low.  *A tax relief bill for cattle producers who are victims of wildfires is moving forward.  *The Farm Service Agency is streamlining its operations.  *Texan Brooke Rollins is President Trump's pick for the next Secretary of Agriculture.  What does Trump's previous Ag Secretary think of the pick?  *Some dewormers for cattle require drenching.  

Telework programs in the federal government should benefit mission, operations and work-life balance at agencies, according to the Government Accountability Office. Yet some agencies are not fully aligned with key practices to ensure successful telework implementation, the watchdog found in a new report. The Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency all told the GAO that they have not yet fully evaluated the effects of telework on agency performance, it explains in the report. Similarly, the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot do so for the Veterans Benefits Administration because it does not have a system in place that provides telework agreement information in an accessible manner. U.S. Naval Forces Central Command is steaming ahead with experimental efforts to launch unmanned aerial vehicles from uncrewed surface vessels. The latest Digital Talon exercise, conducted earlier this month in the Middle East region, included a variety of robotic capabilities that could play a significant role in future conflicts. In a release, NAVCENT said: “Digital Talon 3.0 … tested the electronic and mechanical effectiveness of robotics and autonomous systems (RAS), the capabilities of over-the-horizon communications between unmanned systems, and testing aerial autonomous launch and recovery of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) off a unmanned surface vessel (USV).” The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

The United States Department of Agriculture will experience a change in leadership when the Trump Administration takes over control of the White House and both chambers of congress in January 2025. Before he leaves, current Farm Service Agency Administrator and South Dakota rancher Zach Ducheneaux says he has work he wants to take care of before he leaves the job.

Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Now Open

*A proposed USDA rule may eliminate competition in cattle marketing.  *West Texas A&M University is looking for better ways to grow strawberries.  *USDA will test milk in states where dairy cattle tested positive for the H5N1 virus.*It was hard to grow grass in the Texas High Plains this year due to a lack of rain.  *The Farm Service Agency is issuing CRP and Farm Bill safety net payments.  *Fall corn stalk decorations could cause problems for Texas corn growers.*Burn bans, dropping cattle markets and deer hunting are the big topics in East Texas.  *A group of horses has tested positive for equine infectious anemia.  

This month we are joined by Mr. Bob Bettger, a fifth-generation Nebraska landowner and producer, to tell his story – both the benefits and challenges – of integrating conservation practices into his operation.    Resources: Federal Conservation Programs (Farm Service Agency)   Dr. Andrew Little [academic profile, @awesmlabdoc] Nathan Pflueger [website] AWESM Lab [website, @awesmlab] Nebraska Pheasants Forever [website, @pheasants_quailforever_of_ne]   Watch these podcasts on YouTube If you enjoy this podcast, leave a rating and review so others can find us!   Music by Humans Win Produced and edited by Iris McFarlin  

10/9/24 - Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the news affecting small farmers in America, including: the bird flu and the USDA's update of a vaccine for dairy cows. Then, Doug introduces us to Greg Burtt or Burtt's Apple Orchard (burttsappleorchard.com), for a discussion on the 6-acre family farm. The farm had been a dairy and maple farm for many years, until Greg and his parents felt like trying something different - apples seemed like a good idea. They opened for picking in 2009 with a few acres of young trees and sold all their apples in just two weeks. That meant it was time to plant more. Now, apple picking at their orchard has become a tradition for many families in the area. Plus an acidity vs alkalinity of soil, and Doug opines that the Farm Service Agency is good at helping family-owned farms while most federal agencies don't seem to care, how dairy cattle are being affected by the bird flu and whether or not it's transferring into milk.Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.comSocial Media: @GoodDayNetworks

*Texas wheat planting is nearing the half-way mark.  *USDA has made changes to the Farm Service Agency's loan programs.  *American farmers and ranchers are now officially without a Farm Bill.*This may turn out to be another disappointing year for cotton in the Texas High Plains. *EPA announced additional changes are coming for chlorpyrifos labels.  *The State Fair of Texas is underway.  *The Environmental Protection Agency has been murky at best in outlining how farmers, builders and landowners should comply with current Waters of the U.S. regulations. *Serious complications can develop in some horses when exposed to the bacteria that causes strangles. 

*Harvesting hurricane damaged corn is a challenge.  *The one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill ends on September 30th.  *The condition of the Texas cotton crop is improving slightly.*Fed cattle prices may be headed for a rebound.  *A lawsuit and a lack of information from the Farm Service Agency has slowed the review of the controversial 2022 Emergency Relief Program payments.*This is National Farm Safety and Health Week.  *Vaccinating cattle is not always easy, but it is necessary. 

Changes to FSA's Farm Loan Program Strategic and Occasional Tillage in Cropping Systems Changing Goals for a Heifer   00:01:05 – Changes to FSA's Farm Loan Program: Beginning the show is Josh Ridder, Kansas FSA farm loan chief, explaining policy changes that are taking place at the Farm Service Agency and how they could impact farmers and ranchers. Farmers.gov Service Center Locator   00:12:05 – Strategic and Occasional Tillage in Cropping Systems: K-State's Logan Simon and Augustine Obour continues today's show as they talk about research that has been done looking into the use of strategic and occasional tillage in different systems. Strategic Tillage in Long-term No-tillage Systems Occasional Tillage Strategies in Dryland Cropping Systems   00:23:05 – Changing Goals for a Heifer: The Beef Cattle Institute's Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers, Phillip Lancaster and Dustin Pendell wrap up today's show with a segment from their Cattle Chat podcast where they conversed about if producers can change their feedlot heifers into heifers for breeding. BCI Cattle Chat Podcast Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Tandy Hogate is talking with Erin Sturdivant, Agriculture Program Manager of the FSA. The topics include support, funding and record management for ranchers and farmers.

USDA's Farm Service Agency has announced this year's acreage enrollment numbers for the various Conservation Reserve Program offerings. Rob Bain with USDA has the story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USDA is accepting offers for more than 2.2 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year's Grassland, General, and Continuous Conservation Reserve Program sign-ups administered by the Farm Service Agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Farm Service Agency expanded ELAP through the rule-making process to assist with a portion of financial losses resulting from reduced milk production when cattle are removed from commercial milking in dairy herds having a confirmed positive H5N1 test.

Agricultural producers should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency office to complete crop acreage reports before their application deadline after planting is complete.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06/11/24: Zach Ducheneaux joins Joel on "News and Views" while broadcasting from the Chamber's Midwest Ag Summit at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Zach Ducheneaux was appointed Administrator for USDA's Farm Service Agency on February 22, 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Two Bees in a Podcast, released on May 14, 2024, Dr. Jamie Ellis and Amy Vu speak with Seth Cross, a National Program Manager for ELAP with the Farm Service Agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about what he manages on the national level: the emergency assistance for livestock, honey bees, and farm-raised fish (ELAP) program. This episode concludes with a Q&A segment. Check out our website: ufhoneybee.com, for additional resources from today's episode. 

The USDA's Farm Service Agency reminds agricultural producers that Farm Loan Programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart practices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CTL Script/ Top Stories of April 2nd            Publish Date: April 2nd     From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Tuesday, April 2nd and Happy heavenly Birthday to singer Marvin Gaye. ***04.02.24 – BIRTHDAY – MARVIN GAYE*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Cherokee County Students Selected for Governor's Honors River Ridge Cross County Booster Club Hosting Run/Walk in Honor of Laken Riley Cherokee Among Georgia Counties Declared Disaster Areas Due to Drought   Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets about the best breakfast choices.   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial: CU of GA STORY 1: Cherokee County Students Selected for Governor's Honors Ten high school students from Cherokee County School District have earned spots in the Georgia Governor's Honors Program, a prestigious summer initiative for exceptional juniors and seniors. Located at Georgia Southern University, the program provides advanced instruction and enrichment in various disciplines. The selected students excel academically and in extracurriculars, showcasing talents in fields like visual arts, music, engineering design, theater, and communicative arts. Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis praised their dedication and talent. Their achievements will be celebrated at an upcoming school board meeting. STORY 2: River Ridge Cross County Booster Club Hosting Run/Walk in Honor of Laken Riley The River Ridge High School Cross Country Booster Club is hosting the "22 for 22" run/walk event on May 17, to benefit the Laken Hope Foundation. The event aims to support causes such as women's safety, children's healthcare, and nursing scholarships. It involves participants completing 22 laps in remembrance of Laken Hope Riley's 22 years. Open to all fitness levels, the day will feature music, food trucks, and vendors, creating a community atmosphere. Entry fees are set at $25 for runners/walkers and $5 for spectators, with a special $10 t-shirt offer. Interested parties are advised to register by May 3 online to ensure their spot. STORY 3: Cherokee Among Georgia Counties Declared Disaster Areas Due to Drought The USDA has declared emergency disaster aid for farmers in 17 Georgia counties, including Cherokee County, due to extreme drought. Affected farmers, as well as those in neighboring counties, are eligible for emergency loans from the Farm Service Agency. These loans aim to cover full production or physical losses, helping with family living expenses, farming operations, or debt refinancing. Farmers have until November 25, 2024, to apply for this assistance. For further details, visit farmers.gov. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment  Break: INGLES 2 – DRAKE STORY 4: Property Tax Cap Passes General Assembly Georgia residents will soon vote on property tax caps after the Georgia General Assembly approved two significant bills. Senate Bill 349 proposes a statewide homestead exemption, limiting annual assessed value increases to match the Consumer Price Index from January 1, 2025. Additionally, it offers cities and counties the option to lower or remove property taxes through a new 1-cent local sales tax aimed at property tax relief. This legislation includes a five-year sunset clause for the exemption, allowing for potential renewal. This move aims to address rising property tax concerns, providing a mechanism for homeowner relief. STORY 5: Some Perennial Causes Make it Through General Assembly, Some Don't The 2024 Georgia General Assembly wrapped up its session after nearly 15 hours, marking notable progress in tax reductions, education vouchers, and health-care improvements. Highlights include a comprehensive tax cut package that accelerates state income-tax reduction, increases the child-tax credit, and doubles the homestead tax exemption. Legislation was also passed to introduce private-school vouchers and amend Georgia's Certificate of Need law, enhancing healthcare access, especially in rural areas. Despite these achievements, efforts to fully expand Medicaid, legalize sports betting, and address certain tax credits fell short. Environmental initiatives aimed at protecting the Okefenokee Swamp and legislation concerning transgender youths and the American Library Association faced hurdles. 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The Dairy Margin Coverage risk management program sign-ups are open until the end of April. John Berge, the acting deputy administrator of farm programs for the Farm Service Agency, says its open to any dairy operation in the country.

This week's episode of Agri-Biz covers topics ranging from Corn Congress at Commodity Classic to the junior cattle show at the North Dakota Winter Show.  University of Minnesota researchers have already planted a test plot in southern Minnesota, and beginning farmers gathered this week in Hawley to learn about opportunities with the Farm Service Agency.  Sugarbeet growers need to talk with their insurance agents soon, and the general signup for the Conservation Program is underway.  Hosted by Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cattle producers in the Texas panhandle are dealing with wildfires that are already on the radar of USDA's Farm Service Agency. Hear the latest on that, government funding and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack's time before the Senate Ag Committee in today's DriveTime.

It has been said that the nine most terrifying words in the English language are “I'm from the government and I'm here to help.” but in our episode with Buddy Nichols from the US Department of Ag's Farm Service Agency, there is nothing to fear! Listen as we talk about their loan program that may be the first place you want to look for loans as an ag producer, and we also speak about FSA's role related to the Maui wildfires.Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.Resources:USDA Farm Service Agency websitePodcast about microloans through Kohala CenterPodcast about Steward Lending and Feed the HungerPodcast with American AgCredit and GoFarmPodcast with Kamehameha Schools about Food SystemsBuddy Nichols' contact information: (808) 214-1739  or richard.nichols@usda.govFind out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing website Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub All the SOW links

Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small discusses some of USDA's efforts to streamline Farm Service Agency direct loan applications and services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producers can elect coverage and enroll in crop-by-crop Agricultural Risk Coverage-County or Price Loss Coverage programs within each Farm Service Agency farm unit, or ARC-Individual for the entire farm, for the 2024 crop year, says Ron Haugen, North Dakota State University Extension farm management specialist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USDA says agricultural producers can now enroll in the Farm Service Agency's Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2024 crop year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Dec 8th         Publish Date:  Dec 7th      Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  Today is Friday, December 8th, and Happy heavenly Birthday to Sammy Davis Jr.  ***12.08.23 - BIRTHDAY - SAMMY DAVIS JR*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia.  Cobb Fire Rescues Two People from Burning Home in Kennesaw ‘A Total Failure': Lawyers Blast Cobb Superior Court Clerk for Backlog Cobb Unemployment Goes Up Slightly but Still Trails Behind State and Atlanta All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: ESOG  STORY 1: Cobb Fire Rescues Two People from Burning Home in Kennesaw Cobb County firefighters successfully rescued two individuals from a house fire on North Hampton Drive. The rescue team found and removed a person from the smoke-filled home, providing immediate medical care in the front yard. The patient was then transferred to a local hospital. Another patient was treated on the scene, and both were reported to be in stable condition. Unfortunately, several cats and dogs perished in the fire, while others survived or remained unaccounted for. The cause of the blaze was not disclosed by Cobb Fire and Emergency Services. STORY 2: ‘A Total Failure': Lawyers Blast Cobb Superior Court Clerk for Backlog The Cobb County Superior Court Clerk's office, led by Connie Taylor, is facing backlash as it is nearly three months behind in filing online court records. Local lawyers are expressing frustration, calling the delays unprecedented for a usually efficient court system. The backlog is causing problems for individuals relying on the online records system for case updates. A Facebook post by Cobb Superior Court Judge Rob Leonard urged those with urgent filings to send them directly to his office. Taylor, who faced controversy last year for profiting off passport fees, has not responded to requests for comment. The backlog affects both civil and criminal cases, impacting due process and causing collateral consequences. Lawyers blame the office's leadership for the issues. STORY 3: Cobb Unemployment Goes Up Slightly but Still Trails Behind Georgia, Atlanta In October 2023, Cobb County, Marietta, and Smyrna maintained lower unemployment rates than the Atlanta or Georgia averages, but the pure number of unemployed individuals increased. Cobb County's unemployment rate was 3.1%, unchanged from the previous month but up from 2.6% a year earlier. The Atlanta area reported a 3.4% unemployment rate in October 2023, higher than the 2.9% in October the previous year. In Marietta, the unemployment rate was 3.2%, slightly up from 3.0% in September 2023. Smyrna also had a 3.2% unemployment rate in October 2023. All three areas had rates lower than the state average of 3.4%. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We'll be right back  Break: CUofGA – CHRISTMAS PIEDMONT STORY 4: North Georgia Counties Declared Disaster Areas Due to Drought Farm producers in several north Georgia counties, including Bartow, Cherokee, and Forsyth, can seek emergency disaster relief following the U.S. Department of Agriculture's designation of 12 counties as natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions. Emergency loans, available through the Farm Service Agency, can be applied for in these counties, with relief coverage extending to contiguous counties such as Cobb. The loans, capped at $500,000, enable producers to address actual production losses and essential living expenses. The region faces extreme drought conditions, prompting the relief efforts. Rainfall forecasts bring hope, with a 90% chance of rain anticipated over the weekend. Despite recent rains, the area still struggles with a persistent drought situation. For relief applications, visit farmers.gov. STORY 5: Credit Union of Georgia Raises Over $7,500 for The Salvation Army Credit Union of Georgia employees volunteered to ring the bell for The Salvation Army at Kroger in Kennesaw for a week, raising over $3,500. The credit union added $4,000, bringing the total funds raised to over $7,500. The Salvation Army utilizes these funds to address poverty, addiction, and homelessness, benefitting communities by providing help, hope, and healing to those in need. The money is reinvested in the local community where it is received. For more information, visit www.CUofGA.org or www.salvationarmyusa.org. We'll be back in a moment  Break: INGLES 10 – DRAKE STORY 6: Powder Springs' Parks Department Earns Agency of the Year Honor The Powder Springs' Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department was honored as the 2023 Agency of the Year (Population under 20,000) at the Georgia Recreation and Park Association Awards Banquet. With six employees managing 47 acres of park space and cultural facilities, the department organizes various events catering to all ages. Notable programs include the Bringing The Sea to the Springs seafood festival, the Sounds of the Springs summer concert series, and the Family to Park Day summer movie series. The department's achievements, such as the opening of the Skate Park and recognition for the seafood festival, contribute to its positive community impact. Plans for 2024 include continuing these events and introducing Brown Bag Lunch midday concerts in April. STORY 7: Aetna Invests Over $510,000 to Address Food and Housing Insecurity Across Georgia Aetna Better Health of Georgia, a CVS Health company, has allocated over $510,000 in community investments to 17 local organizations in Georgia. These funds will support critical food and housing services for individuals facing food insecurity and homelessness. Beneficiaries include Sweetwater Mission Inc. in Austell, YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta Inc. in Cobb County, and The Salvation Army in Marietta. The investments aim to combat food insecurity, promote health literacy among youth and families, and address homelessness and housing insecurity. Aetna's support will facilitate access to fresh and nutritious foods while enhancing understanding of food and health. For more details, visit www.aetnabetterhealth.com. Break: Henssler :60  Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at MDJonline.com.   Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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FSA Programs and Deadlines Holiday World of Weeds Cattle Liver Abscesses   00:01:05 – FSA Programs and Deadlines: Today's show starts with Dennis McKinney, director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, with information about programs with FSA and upcoming deadlines. 22007apply.gov Farmers.gov Service Centers   00:12:05 – Holiday World of Weeds: K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster continues the show by discussing a few of her World of Weed articles. She talks about toothed spurge, eastern redcedar and mistletoe. World of Weeds - Toothed Spurge World of Weeds - Eastern Redcedar World of Weeds - Mistletoe slancaster@ksu.edu    00:23:05 – Cattle Liver Abscesses: The Beef Cattle Institute's Ask the Experts completes the show as Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Jason Warner share knowledge on liver abscesses and if cow-calf producers should be worried about it.   BCI Cattle Chat Podcast Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan  

CTL Script/ Top Stories of November 18th      Publish Date: November 17th    Henssler :15  From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Tuesday, November 21st and Happy heavenly Birthday to MLB HOF Stan ‘The Man' Musial. ***STAN MUSIAL – 3000th HIT*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Rosalynn Carter dies at age 96 Warnock looking to extend insulin cost cap to all diabetes patients Cherokee Included in Drought-Impacted Disaster Areas   Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath to discuss essential oils.   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial: CU of GA   STORY 1: Rosalynn Carter dies at age 96 Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and advocate for mental health reform, passed away at her home in Plains at the age of 96. She played a pioneering role in destigmatizing mental illness, pushing for legislative reform, and co-founding the immunization program Every Child By Two. Alongside her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, they continued their commitment to public service through the Carter Center, focusing on global projects. Rosalynn Carter was recognized as one of the most activist first ladies, contributing significantly to various causes during and after her time in the White House. STORY 2: Warnock looking to extend insulin cost cap to all diabetes patients U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and Sen. John Kennedy are collaborating on federal legislation to extend the cap on insulin costs to the general population. Initially, Warnock played a key role in introducing a provision limiting insulin costs to $35 per month for Medicare enrollees in the Inflation Reduction Act passed last year. The senators' study revealed that over a quarter of U.S. counties, including 105 in Georgia, are "Insulin Deserts" with high uninsured rates and diabetes prevalence. The report emphasizes the need for legislation to make insulin affordable for both privately insured and uninsured Americans due to its high costs compared to other countries. STORY 3: Cherokee Included in Drought-Impacted Disaster Areas U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared 11 additional Georgia counties in North Georgia as natural disaster areas due to prolonged drought conditions. This follows a previous natural disaster declaration covering four counties in Northwest Georgia. The newly added counties, including Bartow, Cherokee, Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield, have experienced eight or more weeks of severe, extreme, or exceptional drought. The declaration enables the Farm Service Agency to provide essential emergency credit to affected farmers for addressing drought-related challenges, such as replacing equipment or livestock, reorganizing farming operations, or refinancing loans. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment  Break: DRAKE - ESOG – HELLER LAW STORY 4: WEATHER Early Thanksgiving travelers, especially in north Georgia, must remain weather-conscious on Tuesday. Severe weather poses a risk, especially in NW Georgia, with potential gusts reaching 45 mph. The threat intensifies Tuesday morning through the afternoon, primarily in the southern regions. Expect drier conditions by late Tuesday into Wednesday. Stay updated and vigilant while traveling for a safe and secure Thanksgiving celebration. STORY 5: Georgia attraction makes Travel and Leisure's international list of places to visit in 2024 In 2024, Macon, Georgia, stands out as one of The 50 Best Places to Travel, particularly for cultural immersion, according to Travel + Leisure. Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, with its ancient earthen mounds created by Native American peoples, tops the list. The site's potential as Georgia's first national park and the first in the U.S. co-managed by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation adds to its appeal. Tracie Revis of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation emphasizes the significance of the park as a homecoming. The best time to visit is in September during the town's Indigenous film festival. Other notable destinations on the list include Kansas City, Missouri, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and Coastal Campania, Italy.   Commercial:  DAYCO - ELON – INGLES 6 STORY 6: INGLES - LEAH And, now here is Bruce Jenkins Conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on essential oils. STORY 7: LEAH INTERVIEW We'll have closing comments after this.    COMMERCIAL: Henssler 60    SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. . If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Get more on these stories and other great content at tribune ledger news.com. Giving you important information about our community and telling great stories are what we do.     Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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*Fall harvest continues in Texas.  *The recent Cattle on Feed Report confirms what we already knew.  *Texas rice producers will get an additional payment through the Farm Service Agency's Rice Production Program.  *It's been a season of ups and downs on the Texas High Plains.   *The cattle industry has been reducing greenhouse gas emissions for decades.*Coastal Bend farmers are wrapping up harvest of the final crop in the field.  *Upper airway issues are common causes of poor performance in horses.  *A red tide has been confirmed in multiple regions of the Texas coast.  

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for June 30th Friday Publish Date: June 29th Thursday   Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast Today is Friday June 30th and happy 56th birthday to boxer Mike Tyson ***Tyson*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia 1. Scorching temps forecasted in Cobb starting today 2. The Cobb tax digest growth is the largest in 21 years 3. And the Cobb GOP will appoint Debbie Fisher to elections board     Plus All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.   Commercial : ESOG   STORY 1 hot   Cobb County may face a heat advisory as temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 90s. Metro Atlanta is anticipating its highest temperatures of the year starting today, with the heat potentially lasting through the weekend and into early next week. The National Weather Service is monitoring the situation to determine if a heat advisory will be issued for Cobb County and other metro areas. The heat index, which combines relative humidity with air temperature to represent how it feels to the human body, is a major concern. The NWS will issue a heat advisory if the heat indices exceed 105 degrees. Rainfall could provide some relief, but if not, there will be uncomfortable heat indices, posing a risk to those outdoors or without access to air conditioning. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade or indoors, wear light clothing, and check vehicles for children or pets left inside. There is a possibility of intense thunderstorms in north Georgia, but forecasters have low confidence in this prediction..........……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com   Story 2: digest   The total taxable value of residential, commercial, and personal property in Cobb County, experienced a significant increase of 15.7% last year, driven by rising home prices. This growth marks the steepest increase in 21 years and follows a 12.3% increase the previous year. The higher property values mean increased tax revenue for Cobb County, its cities, school districts, and community improvement districts. While rising assessments may lead to higher tax bills for property owners, many jurisdictions in Cobb do not plan to raise their millage rates. However, exceptions include the city of Mableton, Cobb County School District, and the city of Marietta, which have implemented slight increases or reductions in millage rates. Homeowners can appeal their assessments if they believe there was an error, and this year has seen a record number of appeals filed. Despite high home values and a decrease in the number of houses being sold, the demand for homes remains strong, while inventory remains low in the Atlanta market.   Story 3: gop   Debbie Fisher, a former vice chair of grassroots for the Cobb County Republican Party, will be sworn in as the party's appointee to the Cobb Board of Elections. She replaces Pat Gartland, whose term is ending. Fisher's appointment is based on her extensive knowledge of the elections process and her dedication to transparent and bipartisan elections. Although Fisher will be outnumbered on the five-member elections board, the focus is on ensuring honest and fair elections. Fisher's position will allow her to have a stronger voice in addressing issues from previous elections and providing valuable insights. Fisher has previously filed an ethics complaint against east Cobb Commissioner Jerica Richardson.......….we'll be right back   Break: Dayco - CUofGA - Glover   STORY 4: highland   Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is relocating its youth outpatient services and the Bright Changes youth resiliency clubhouse from its County Services Parkway facility to its South Cobb Drive facility in Smyrna. The move will be effective starting Monday. The previously vacant west end of the South Cobb Drive facility has undergone renovations to accommodate therapy offices, group therapy rooms, and space for the youth resiliency clubhouse. New entrances have been created for the youth services, providing direct access from the parking area. Families of youth receiving services at the current clinic have been informed about the relocation. Highland Rivers plans to hold an open house for the new facility later this summer.     STORY 5: walker   Five seniors from Walker School recently completed a four-week internship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. The internships are part of the school's Guided Scientific Research program, specifically the Public Health Concentration. The program begins with an elective class on Immunology and concludes with a semester focused on guided scientific research, which is later published or presented at the Georgia Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. During the CDC internship, students are paired with a scientist and engage in meaningful work, culminating in a presentation about their findings. Walker's Head of School, Carl Carlson, commended the students for their impressive presentations and acknowledged the guidance provided by Emily Adams, the mentor and Walker Science Department Chair.   Story 6: peaches   The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared 18 Georgia counties as natural disaster areas due to damage caused by freezes in March, impacting the state's peach crop and other commodities. This declaration enables the USDA's Farm Service Agency to provide emergency credit to farmers in Georgia. The state's Commissioner of Agriculture, Tyler Harper, expressed gratitude for the relief measures, emphasizing the significance of Georgia's agricultural industry. In addition to the 18 counties directly listed in the declaration, farmers in 38 contiguous counties are also eligible for assistance. The USDA loans can be utilized for various recovery needs, such as replacing equipment or livestock, reorganizing operations, or refinancing loans. The deadline to apply for assistance is February 26 of the following year. …………we're back, in a moment   Break Elon – Ingle's 9- Drake   Story 7: town center   Town Center Community recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of educational and historical enhancements at Aviation Park. In collaboration with Kennesaw State University's Department of Museums, Archives, and Rare Books, four educational exhibits were installed. These exhibits feature QR codes that offer informational panels, photographs, oral histories, and interactive elements to engage visitors in the history and science of aviation. The exhibits cover various topics such as the science of flight, aviation history in Cobb County and beyond, the cockpit experience from a pilot's perspective, and the responsibilities of aviation professionals. An Aviation Park Teacher Packet is available on the Town Center Community website, providing lesson plans and activities aligned with educational standards. Field trips to Aviation Park do not require special permission or coordination. For more information, visit towncentercid.com/aviationparkfieldtrip.   Story 8: Lutzie   Walton High School's football team emerged victorious at the Lutzie7-on-7 tournament, securing their second consecutive title. The annual tournament, held in memory of former Lassiter and Auburn player Philip Lutzenkirchen, took place at Lassiter High School. The Raiders clinched the championship by defeating Archer with a score of 25-15, led by senior quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski. Touchdowns were worth six points, interceptions three points, and turnovers on downs two points in the tournament. Other Cobb County teams, including Sprayberry, Lassiter, and Kennesaw Mountain, also participated with varying degrees of success. The Raiders' coach, Daniel Brunner, stressed the importance of preparation for the upcoming football season and the team's ultimate goal of winning a state championship.   Story 9: Neleman   Georgia Tech pitcher Blake Neleman, a Lassiter High Alum, was named to the 2023 All-ACC Academic Softball Team. Neleman demonstrated both academic excellence and on-field contributions to earn this recognition. She maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher and played in at least 50% of the team's games while pitching in a minimum of 20% of the contests throughout the season. Neleman ended the season with the second-most career strikeouts in program history, totaling 561, and ranked fifth in the conference with 153 strikeouts. She also achieved notable performances, including a career-high tying 13 strikeouts against UConn. Neleman is one of seven Georgia Tech softball players to receive this honor, marking the most honorees for the team since 2011.   We'll have Final thoughts coming up after this……     Break: JRM spot - Henssler 60 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at MDJonline.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.   www.henssler.com   www.ingles-markets.com  www.esogrepair.com  www.cuofga.org  www.daycosysatems.com  www.drakerealty.com  www.elonsalon.com  www.jrmmanagement.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.