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UGA Ag Forecast: Cotton and Peanut Producers Face Continued Price Pressure The University of Georgia recently released its annual Ag Forecast, offering insights into what producers can expect in the coming year. According to UGA economists, the outlook for key Georgia commodities such as cotton and peanuts remains challenging, driven largely by low prices, high production costs, and ongoing market …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 30, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: **Due to weather conditions, barns in the northern half of Alabama were closed** At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended-January 30, 2026, receipts at 16 …
Georgia Ag Forecast Points to Modest Growth and Continued Cost Pressures The Georgia Ag Forecast, presented last week to agricultural stakeholders across the state, outlined a mixed economic outlook for the industry in the near term. Economists highlighted modest national economic growth, stabilizing inflation, and slightly improved farm income, while also warning that rising production costs and stagnant commodity prices …
Second Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Walker County, Georgia The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), in coordination with USDA-APHIS, has announced a second confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Walker County, Georgia. This latest detection follows the first confirmed case announced on January 14 and is located within the …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 23, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- January 23, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 8,497 head compared to 11,439 last week and 3,390 last …
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s Farmer of the Year was announced on Friday at the Georgia Ag Forecast meeting held at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Pete Gelber, dairy farmer in Macon County, was presented the award during the University of Georgia event. Gelber talked about the huge accomplishment. “It’s an honor. I’m just humbly …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 16, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended January 16, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,439 head compared to 10,889 last week and 8,769 last …
The Georgia Beef Board is highlighting how shifting consumer priorities around nutrition after the holidays are creating positive momentum for beef. As the new year begins, many consumers are reassessing their eating habits, focusing on balanced diets and foods that deliver real nutritional value. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle with the Georgia Beef Board to learn more about how …
UGA Extension Shares Weed Control Tips as Grazing Season Approaches As livestock producers begin evaluating grazing considerations and making management decisions for the upcoming season, early weed control is emerging as a key priority. To help producers plan ahead, Dr. Lisa Baxter with the University of Georgia shared recommendations focused on proactive pasture and hay field management. “The summer weeds …
Georgia Agribusiness Council Shares Priorities as Legislative Session Begins The Georgia General Assembly officially begins its legislative session this week, and agricultural leaders across the state are closely watching developments that could impact farmers, agribusinesses, and rural communities. Ahead of the session, representatives with the Georgia Agribusiness Council shared insight into what may shape the months ahead under the Gold …
