Georgia Confirms HPAI Detection in Commercial Poultry Flock in Hart County Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper has announced a confirmed positive detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock located in Hart County. The confirmation follows testing and response efforts coordinated between state and federal animal health officials. Commissioner Harper shared the update in a …
UGA Forecast – A Different Passage of the Farm Bill
UGA Forecast Highlights Changes to Farm Bill Timeline Under H.R. 1 At the University of Georgia Agricultural Forecast hearing last week, economists discussed how congressional action this year has altered the traditional Farm Bill timeline. Typically, Congress renews the Farm Bill every five years, setting a single expiration date for dozens of farm and nutrition programs. However, the passage of …
Georgia Ag Forecast By Commodity
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 …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 01-30-2025
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 …
GA Ag Forecast Economic Outlook
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 Detection of HPAI Found in Walker County, Georgia
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 …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 01-23-2025
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 …
Georgia Dairyman Named Farmer of Year
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 …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 01-16-2025
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 …
Georgia Beef Board Focusing on Consumer Trends After the Holidays
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 …








