cotton

Taking Cotton from Seed to Shirt

Dan Cotton, Economy, Georgia

Magnolia Loom: Revolutionizing the Cotton Industry with Georgia Grown and Sewn Apparel A Family Business Brings Traceable, Sustainable Cotton Clothing from the Field to the Shirt Magnolia Loom’s Story: A Vision to Support Georgia Agriculture Magnolia Loom, a Georgia-based cotton apparel brand, has been making waves in the fashion and agriculture sectors since its inception. Founded by Zeke Chapman, the …

weekly livestock market

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 08-08-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 8, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- August 8, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 13,002 head compared to 18,262 last week and 14,241 last …

weekly livestock market

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 08-01-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 1, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 01, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 18,262 head compared to 10,285 last week and 9,819 a …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Promotions Continue To Provide Positive Feedback

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Marketing

Georgia Beef Board Sees Success with Burger Week Promotions, Prepares for Fall Events Positive Feedback from Spring Promotions The Georgia Beef Board is celebrating the success of its recent promotional campaigns, with strong community response and ongoing engagement. Robert Fountain, Chairman of the Georgia Beef Board, highlighted the enthusiasm generated by “Burger Week” events held throughout the state during May. …

Georgia peaches

Georgia Peaches Exported To Mexico For The First Time in 27 years

Dan Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Historic Breakthrough for Georgia’s Peach Industry Georgia peaches are once again being exported to Mexico for the first time in 27 years, marking a major milestone for the state’s iconic fruit and its growers. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper announced the breakthrough, calling it a “tremendous win” for both Georgia agriculture and the state’s renowned peach industry. Dale Sandlin …

weekly livestock market

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 07-25-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 25, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- July 25, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 10,285 head compared to 11,190 last week and 10,899 last …

Drier Conditions Impacting Georgia Peanuts

Clint Thompson Georgia

By Clint Thompson What a difference a couple of weeks have made for Georgia’s peanut crop. Amid a rainy start to the summer, the state’s peanuts, especially its dryland crop, were progressing well. That progression stalled in recent weeks, however, due to increased dry conditions across the state. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, discussed the crop at …

North Georgia Technical College

North Georgia Technical College Changes Within Ag Education Programs

Dan Beef, Cattle, Education, Georgia, Livestock

Adapting to a Changing Agricultural Landscape North Georgia Technical College is revamping its agriculture curriculum to meet the evolving needs of the industry. With technological advancements and shifting labor dynamics reshaping the way farms and agricultural businesses operate, the college is taking proactive steps to ensure students are well-prepared for careers in modern agriculture. Rusty Logan, Department Chair for Agriculture …

weekly livestock market

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 07-18-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 18, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- July 18, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,190 head compared to 10,454 last week and 11,571 last …

Georgia Ag Commissioner

Georgia Ag Commissioner Shares Importance of Ag role in National Security

Dan Agri-Business, Georgia, Legislative

Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper joined USDA officials last week in Washington, D.C., for the announcement of the new National Farm Security Action Plan, a multi-point initiative aimed at safeguarding American agriculture from growing threats. Speaking with Southeast AgNet, Commissioner Harper emphasized the urgent need for such a plan, calling agriculture a matter of national security. “A Nation That Can’t …