The 2007 Georgia Cotton Research Tour was held this week in Tifton. Randall Weiseman was there and talked with Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton. Report(1:30 mp3) 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 …
Crop Insurance Deadline for Georgia Onions
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds farmers of the August 31, 2007, sales closing date for crop insurance. This sales closing date is applicable to onions in Georgia. Find agents here. Report (:40 mp3) 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 …
Rural Renewable Energy Loans
USDA has awarded $97 million in guaranteed loans to help businesses in Georgia, Illinois and North Carolina create jobs and develop renewable energy systems. Read USDA release here. Report (:45 mp3) 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 …
July Egg Production
The latest report on egg production from USDA’s Agricultural Statistics service shows July egg production in Georgia was down one percent from a year ago and hatch of egg-type chicks was down one percent. Report (:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Crop Conditions Worsen
The scorching temperatures continued around the state last week, according to USDA’s Ag Statistics Service, and conditions for cotton and peanuts are slipping in the southeast. AL Report (1:00 mp3) GA Report (1:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
GA Tag to Promote Agriculture
A new speciality license plate has been developed to help promote agriculture in Georgia, while also benefiting two of the most popular youth groups in the state. Ă‚Â Report (:40 mp3) 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 …
UGA Partners with Mexican Universities
The University of Georgia has begun a two-year effort to work with Mexican Universities in a research effort with their livestock industry. Ă‚Â Report (:50 mp3) 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 …
GA Holds Beef 101 Course
The Georgia Beef Board, thanks to the beef checkoff, held another Beef 101 Course this past week. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) 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 or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
FSA Offices Consolidate in Georgia
Plans have been approved to consolidate 16 Georgia Farm Service Agency offices with other USDA service centers. Offices that will be closed and consolidated with others are Baker, Brantley, Coweta, Dougherty, Evans, Greene, Habersham, Houston, Irwin, Johnson, Lanier, Pulaski, Seminole, Taylor, Ware, and Wheeler. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Insects in Georgia Cotton
Insect pressure is starting to build in Georgia, according to extension cotton agronomist Steve Brown. Report (:45 mp3) USDA NASS 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 or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …