Due to various activities taking place, this week is being called Cattle Week in Georgia. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin says that includes the annual GCA meeting which will take place Thursday. The virtual GCA meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. More details about that meeting and other events this week can be found …
USDA Extends Application Cutoff for CSP in Georgia until June 30
The cutoff period for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications in Georgia to be considered for funding this year has been extended until June 30. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners earn payments for expanding conservation activities while maintaining agricultural production on their land. CSP also encourages adoption of new technologies and management …
Industrial Hemp Risk Management Products That are Available
Industrial hemp producers have several risk management options available regarding their 2020 crops. Rod Bain reports. For more information about industrial hemp risk management products click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …
Whiteflies Not Yet on Alabama Farmers’ Radar
By Clint Thompson Whiteflies have already been reported in Georgia vegetables this spring. They are not currently on Alabama’s radar, however. Alabama Extension Entomologist Ron Smith said as cotton continues to be planted, the focus right now is managing grasshoppers and thrips. Their focus will turn to whiteflies in early July. “I knew they overwintered at some level over there …
CFAP Sign-up Starts Today; Secretary Perdue Thanks Farmers
Sign-up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) starts today at your local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue recently told AgNet Media that it’s important to get these funds to farmers to help their cash flow. CFAP will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted …
More Progress on Implementing Phase One China Trade Agreement
Work on implementing the Phase One trade agreement with China is continuing with more actions announced last week. Gary Crawford has the details. Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
U.S. Ethanol Heading to China
According to three ethanol-industry sources and shipping data, a rare U.S. ethanol shipment will arrive in China very soon. Reuters says that may be the first ethanol shipment to hit China since the two countries struck a trade deal earlier this year. China recently waived some additional tariffs on almost 700 American products, including ethanol, to support more purchases of …
Celebrating Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday, always observed on the last Monday of May. And as Tyron Spearman reports, it’s a holiday where we continue to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-22-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 22, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,100 head compared to 11,369 last week and 11,278 year ago. Compared to one week …
Peanuts Not Included in CFAP
We are hearing more and more about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), as details were released earlier this week. But as Tyron Spearman reports, peanuts are not including in CFAP. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …