The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade show, in conjunction with the annual Beef Expo, officially got underway this afternoon at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. GCA Executive Vice President, Jim Collins, invites producers across the state to attend. Report (1:00 mp3)
Georgia Cotton Acres Buck National Trend
Overall cotton acreage is projected to be down nationwide this year, but in Georgia acreage is expected to increase slightly according to Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission. Report(1:00 mp3) USDA NASS
GA Serving New Beef Items at Convention
The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show kicks off Wednesday afternoon in Perry, and according to the Georgia Beef Board’s Julie McPeake, they will be featuring new beef products at some of the meal functions this week. Report (1:00 mp3) To learn more about the Beef Board or the GCA Convention, click Here
GA Working to Get Census Info
The National Agriculture Statistics Service continues their efforts to collect 2007 Census of Agriculture forms. Radley Edwards with the Georgia Ag Statistics office is asking producers who have yet to return theirs to please do so. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS
GA Drought Discussed in Washington
Tyron Spearman has information on what was discussed in Washington D.C. recently concerning the drought in parts of Georgia. Report (:30 mp3)
Great Time for Peanuts
The National Peanut Board wants growers to know this is a great time for peanuts.   Report (1:00 mp3)   To learn more click Here
Cottonseed Oil Brownies
The Georgia Cotton Commission was giving away cottonseed oil brownies at last week’s Ag Awareness Day in Atlanta. Report(1:00 mp3)
GA Cattlemen Ready for Convention & Beef Expo
 If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time to do so for the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show and annual Beef Expo which will take place next week in Perry. Report (1:00 mp3) To learn more and to register click Here
Georgia Ag Innovation Center Grants
The OneGeorgia Authority awarded nearly $200,000 for six research grants in support of Georgia’s Agriculture Innovation Center, most of which focus on bioenergy. Read more about the AgIC and the grant recipients here. Report (1:00 mp3)
Send in Census Forms
USDA National Ag Statistics Service officials in the southeast are working on getting the rest of the outstanding 2007 Census of Agriculture forms in. More information can be found at www.agcensus.usda.gov. AL Report (1:00 mp3) GA Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS