Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the COVID-19 pandemic due to insufficient access to processing are reminded they can apply for assistance for those losses and the cost of depopulation and disposal of the animals. This is through USDA’s Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP). Eligible livestock must have been depopulated from March 1, 2020 through December 26, 2020. …
Onboard for Livestock Producers – A Grading Dashboard
A new resource of USDA market data and information for beef, lamb and veal producers is now available in a visualized format. Rod Bain has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
Georgia Peanut Tour Set for Sept. 14-16
Georgia Peanut Commission, UGA CAES, USDA-ARS National Peanut Lab to Coordinate Tour By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds producers and industry leaders about the upcoming Georgia Peanut Tour scheduled for Sept. 14-16. Tim Brenneman, University of Georgia plant pathologist and chairman of the peanut committee this year, provides insight into what attendees can expect this year. …
Nitrogen Importance: GCC, UGA Remind Producers About Nutrient’s Significance
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers the importance of ensuring enough nitrogen has been applied to this year’s crop. “I think your top priority right now, I know a lot of people want to get in the field and spray pix and stuff like that but if you have not been able to get in the …
GCC Reminds Growers About Upcoming Field Days
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers about multiple upcoming field days throughout Georgia. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, said the field days, coordinated by University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, will be held in August and September. “There’s going to be the annual Midville row-crop field day over at the experiment station in …
Disease Management: Cotton Growers Encouraged to Scout
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds producers that with the excessive rainfall this summer comes increased risk for diseases. Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Extension plant pathologist, encourages growers to scout their fields for diseases like target spot. “The most important message I can send to growers right now is to recognize, in addition to the benefit (rain) …
Senator Boozman: Working Really Hard to Help Farmers
By Clint Thompson It is never too early start thinking about the next Farm Bill. It was on the mind of peanut producers during this past weekend’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference. It was also discussed by U.S. Senator John Boozman R-Ark., who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. “We’re working really hard to …
Peanut Specialists Report on Crop
Reports from University Extension Peanut Specialists were given about the 2021 crop in Alabama, Florida and Georgia during the recent USA Peanut Congress. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Georgia Team Beef is Growing
Georgia’s Team Beef is a community of runners who recognize the nutritional benefits of lean beef and the vital role high-quality protein plays in their training. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans says Team Beef is growing. Members of Georgia’s Team Beef work with the GBB to spread the positive message of beef. They share the …
Alabama Beef 101 Being Held This Week
The Alabama Beef Checkoff program will be busy this week sponsoring the first in-person Beef 101 course in more than a year. Ali Cantrell, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) director of education and outreach, says it will be held Thursday. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded activities in Alabama contact the ACA office in Montgomery or go to their website, …