Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 1, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2 300-400 lbs####128.00-167.50 400-500 lbs####120.00-150.00 500-600 lbs####118.00-145.00 600-700 lbs####108.00-128.00 Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2 300-400 lbs####110.00-147.00 400-500 lbs####104.00-138.00 …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention Cancelled
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) has decided to cancel its 2020 Convention that was scheduled to start May 28 in Perry. The original date of the convention was the first weekend of April, but it was rescheduled to May. They hoped to be able to get the event in this year. But, according to GCA …
Peanut Seed Lab Staff Continues to Work
Many peanut farmers invest in growing a quality seed to plant the next crop with, but the seal of approval is the germination percentages provided by the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Seed Lab in Tifton. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, that lab has been open for business and operating under the CDC guidelines. …
USDA Announces $15 Million for Conservation Innovation Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $15 million investment to help support the adoption of innovative conservation approaches on agricultural lands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals through June 29, 2020, for national Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). CIG projects inspire creative problem-solving solutions that boost production on farms, ranches and private forests and improve …
U.S. Pork, Beef Industries Find Innovative Ways to Communicate with International Customers
With more people across the globe working from home, spending more time at home and cooking and eating much more frequently at home, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), together with the U.S. beef and pork industries, have been working to find innovative ways to communicate with international consumers. Joe Schuele has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …
A Decision on Holding the World Dairy Expo Coming July 1
While the staff at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, is still in the process of planning for this year’s event, a final decision hasn’t been made yet on whether it will take place. The event is scheduled to start in late September, and staff members are keeping an eye on conditions surrounding COVID-19 and its potential impact on …
How to Grow a Unique Herb that is a Favorite of Top Chefs
Cathy Isom has a few excellent tips about how to grow a wonderfully unique herb that is a favorite of top chefs around the world. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve never heard of agretti (salsola soda), you’re not alone. It’s known by a number of other names such as friar’s beard, barril, saltwort and roscano. …
Alabama Extension Agent: Anytime We Have a Recession, Demand for Cotton Drops Off
Other Commodity Prices Could Rebound Quicker By Clint Thompson One Alabama Extension regional farm and agribusiness management agent is hopeful commodity prices will rebound once the ongoing coronavirus pandemic subsides. At least for all row crops except cotton, which could take longer to recover from. “Anytime we have a recession, or the economy takes a hit, when consumers don’t have …
Peanut Utilization is Up
The latest Peanut and Stocks Report shows the utilization of peanuts was up in March. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Reduction in World Mill Use for Cotton
In their April report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reduced world mill use for cotton for the 2019-2020 crop year by 7.6 million bales, as compared to the March estimates. At 110.6 million bales, this would be one of the largest annual declines on record with lower consumption estimates for every major country. For comparison, in the 2018 crop …