Cotton producers across Georgia are invited to attend the 12th annual Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 30, in Tifton. GCC Executive Director Richey Seaton says a good program has been lined up. Register on line at http://www.ugatiftonconference.org or call 229-386-3416. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Resource Fair at Two Ag Forecast Meetings
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is adding a Resource Fair to their Ag Forecast meetings in Bainbridge on January 31 and in Tifton on February 1. And USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia will be at both of those events to share resources available for those affected by Hurricane Michael. Both public and private ag …
Cattle Industry Convention Starts Jan. 30
The 2019 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show officially starts Wednesday, Jan.30, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Marvin Kokes, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) senior vice president of corporate relations and events, says the first event actually starts Tuesday with Cattlemen’s College. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Super Bowl Chicken Wings Consumption
Americans love a good football game, and they also love to eat chicken wings while watching the big game. Cathy Isom lets us know why the National Chicken Council says there will be no shortage of chicken wings this weekend. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Learn more from the National Chicken Council Americans to Eat More than …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 25, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended Jan 25, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 7,300 head compared to 12,373 last week and …
Government Reopening Draws Reactions
Secretary Perdue Statement on Reopening the Federal Government U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of reopening the federal government: “President Trump’s announcement of the reopening of the federal government is welcome news, as it will bring thousands of our employees back to work and return us to our …
Federal Government Reopens for Now
After a month-long shutdown, the federal government reopens officially for three weeks following an announcement from President Donald Trump. The 800,000 federal workers who have been on furlough will be receiving back pay for the days that offices were closed due to the shutdown. The funding will keep the government running until February 15. “I am very proud to announce …
USDA Purchasing Peanut Butter
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will be purchasing peanut butter as part of its trade mitigation program. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 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 …
Alabama Hurricane Michael Relief Fund Applications due Jan 31
Farmers in Alabama who were impacted by Hurricane Michael are being reminded you have until Thursday, January 31st to apply for grants from the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation (AFAF). According to Foundation Chairman Jimmy Parnell, the nonprofit will disperse almost $200,000 donated by individuals, county Federations and agribusinesses following the disastrous storm. In a release Parnell said, “We have been overwhelmed …
UF College of Agriculture Roche Scholars
The new Roche Teaching Scholars program is a very important part of the University of Florida’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. UF/IFAS Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Jack Payne, says it’s a way they promote not just teaching, but excellent teaching. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …