At the Southeast Bioenergy Conference last week, Senator Saxby Chambliss talked about a recent DOE grant for the University of Georgia to work on cellulosic ethanol.
Importance of Cotton Survey
Cotton growers nationwide are being asked to participate in an important survey and Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission is urging producers to take the time to fill out the survey.
Southeast Bio-Conference Underway
The Southeast Bio-Energy Conference is going on this week in Tifton, Georgia as Tyron Spearman has been there and talked with a couple of people involved in this year’s event. And while at the 3rd annual event, Tyron also was able to talk with Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss about bio-energy efforts not only here, but also in our nation’s capitol.
GA to Auction Impounded Horses
This Saturday, August 16th, the Georgia Department of Agriculture will auction off 36 horses at their facility in Mansfield. To see pictures of the horses and to learn more about the sale, click Here
GA Beef Cattle Short Course
The Southeast Georgia Beef Cattle Short Course will be held again this year taking place on August 28th in Laurens County.
Peanut Crop a Mixed Bag
When it comes to the condition of the peanut crop across the southeast right now, University of Georgia’s Dr. John Beasley said it’s really a mixed bag. Listen to report here:
GA Governor Names Forestry Director
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue recently named the state’s new Forestry Director and that person is Robert Farris . Listen to report here: To learn more about Farris and the Georgia Forestry Commission click Here
GA Equine Tag to Soon Begin Production
The new Georgia Equine Tag has reached the 1000 mark for pre-orders, so the new license plate will soon begin production. Listen to report here: To learn more about the new Georgia Equine tag click Here
Transition to Bollgard II
At last week’s Monsanto/Delta and Pine Land Technology Showcase, University of Georgia entomologist Philip Roberts discussed transitioning to Bollgard II.
Plans for Second GCC Annual Meeting
The Georgia Cotton Commission held its first ever annual meeting this year in January and executive director Richey Seaton says they are planning the second annual event for the end of January 2009.