Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 26 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- September 26, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,409 head compared to 11,273 last week and 10,931 last …
What to Do if Needing to Plant Winter Grazing in Drought Conditions
UGA Expert Offers Winter Grazing Advice Amid Georgia Drought Conditions As drought conditions continue across much of Georgia, producers are facing tough decisions about planting winter grazing. We spoke with Dr. Lisa Baxter, Extension Forage Specialist with the University of Georgia, to get her insight on managing planting strategies during this unusually dry fall. “The what-ifs of planting when we …
GA Peanut Farmer’s Contributions to US Peanut Crops
Georgia Peanut Tour Highlights State’s Dominance in U.S. Peanut Production The 2025 Georgia Peanut Tour wrapped up this past week, shining a spotlight on the state’s leadership in U.S. peanut production. Hosted by the Georgia Peanut Commission, University of Georgia, and other industry leaders, the tour offered insight into crop progress, acreage growth, and the counties leading the charge. “The …
Georgia Milk Producers Provide Funds To Place Bulk Milk Dispensers in Georgia Schools
Georgia Milk Producers Launch School Milk Dispenser Initiative to Reduce Waste and Boost Nutrition Georgia milk producers are stepping up to make a big difference in school nutrition. During last week’s Georgia School Nutrition Association meeting, the producers unveiled a major initiative aimed at improving milk consumption and reducing waste in K-12 schools across the state. “The Georgia milk producers …
GA Peanut Tour Recap RUTF
Georgia Peanut Tour Highlights Manna Nutrition’s Fight Against Global Malnutrition This past week, the Georgia Peanut Tour welcomed more than 125 participants from across the Southeast and around the globe. One of the most impactful stops on the tour was at Manna Nutrition in Fitzgerald, Georgia, where visitors were given a behind-the-scenes look at a life-saving peanut-based product: ready-to-use therapeutic …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-19-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 19, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- September 19, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,273 head compared to 12,623 last week and 11,106 last …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-12-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 12, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At the Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending September 12th, receipts at the 16 markets totaled 12,623 head compared to 11,997 sold a week prior …
Disease Management Tips for Peanut Producers
By Clint Thompson Georgia peanut producers are nearing the time of year when digging peanuts will become a regular practice, followed by harvesting of their crop. But some peanut plants still have some time left to mature, which means disease management should remain a priority. Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension plant pathologist, discussed the steps growers should be …
Farm Bill Education Highlight Cotton Meetings
By Clint Thompson Farm bill educational meetings highlight the National Cotton Council’s work this week across the Southeast. The Georgia meetings, which are being conducted by the Georgia Cotton Commission, National Cotton Council, Southern Cotton Growers and the Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association, are designed to inform cotton producers, industry firms and agribusinesses with critical information regarding the farm bill provisions …
ABAC Celebrates Grand Reopening of Chambliss Building
By Clint Thompson Tuesday was a celebration for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) and its School of Agriculture and Natural Resources. ABAC faculty, staff and students celebrated the ribbon cutting for the reopening of the Chambliss Building. Andrew Thoron, ABAC Dean for School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, spoke during the ceremony and highlighted the importance of the building’s grand …








