How Will Soybean Rust Affect Georgias Agriculture

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How Will Soybean Rust Affect Georgias Agriculture

• Brandon Crockett
• Agribusiness University of Georgia
• Lauren Dye
• Agribusiness University of Georgia
• Jed Evans
• Ag. Communications/Crop Science University of
  Georgia

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Problem Statement

• The problem we wish to analyze is
• the effect that soybean rust will have on crop
  yields and the economic impact in the state of
  Georgia.

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Topics of Discussion

• What is soybean rust?
• How will soybean rust affect production costs and
  yields?
• How will soybean rust affect the economics of
  Georgia agriculture?
• How long will soybean rust be a problem?

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What is SB Rust?

• Fungus
• Different types.
• Air-Borne
• South America
• Moisture beneficial

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Soybean Rust
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SB Rust Will Increase Cost Decrease Yields.

• Increase Costs
• Added Fungicide Spraying
• 25-30 per Acre costs
• Equivalent to 10 total production costs
• Opportunity Costs to Environment
• Decreased Yields
• Rust detrimental to Brazils SB Crop
• Added 65 Land to Production
• When cost , producers consumers are
  affected.

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Brazils Soybean Production
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Costs Losses
UGA CAES
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Projected U.S. Losses
USDA APHIS 2004
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GA Ag. Will Not Be Damaged

• GA Ag. Economics will be O.K.
• Other high SB yield states may be hurt
• GAs Main Ag Income Broilers
• GAs 2nd Ag Income Row Crops
• SB, peanuts, cotton, tobacco, etc
• GA SB Only 6 of Total Row Crop Land Planted
• Most GA SB Producers Also Plant More Stable Crops

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Topic Three Continued
GA Ag. Statistics 2003
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Topic Three Continued
GA Ag. Statistics 2003
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SB Rust Will Not Remain A Hazard

• A Solution Will Come
• Karnal Bunt A Similar Scenario
• USDAs APHIS Gained Control
• Used Program to Prevent Spread
• Government Provided Compensation to Affected
  Farmers
• Research Money Already Budgeted
• Top Specialists/Scientists Working On An Answer

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Next Steps For Producers

• Keep An Eye Open
• Diligently watch for the onset of Rust.
• Follow Recommended Spraying Practices
• Do what the experts say. Follow all labels on any
  pesticide.
• Rotate Crops
• Rotating wont hurt.

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What This Means

• Dont Worry!!!
• SB Rust is Just A Bump in the Road
• Invasive Pests Come Go, U.S. Agriculture Always
  Prevails