The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has announced a program name change for its Farm Safety Program. GDA Education and Outreach Associate Elizabeth Stalvey says it’s now called Produce Safety Program. For more information, visit the new website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 01-17-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 17, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended January 17, 2020, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,200 head compared to 12,348 last week and …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show Provides a Day of Education for Farmers
Sen. Johnny Isakson inducted into Peanut Hall of Fame (GPC) — More than 1,600 attendees were able to fine-tune their farming operations with information gained at the 44th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference on Jan. 16, 2020, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The show is sponsored by the Georgia Peanut Commission. …
Georgia Peanut Commission to host Research Report Day
By Clint Thompson Georgia peanut farmers interested in learning more about how their financial support is being used in research projects are invited to the annual Georgia Peanut Commission Research Report Day on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The event will be held at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL), located on the UGA Tifton campus off Rainwater Road in …
GPC Invites Growers to Peanut Farm Show
The 44th Annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference will be held Jan. 16 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center. In a report from Tyron Spearman, Georgia Peanut Commission’s (GPC) Joy Crosby says the one-day show will include about 110 exhibitors. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show is Thursday
The Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference will be held Thursday, January 16 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton. Tyron Spearman has all 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 …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 01-10-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 10, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended January 10, 2020, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,346 head compared to 00,000 last week and …
Georgia Submits Revised Industrial Hemp Plan and Rules
In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) promulgation of the interim final rule governing the production of hemp under the 2018 farm bill on Oct. 31, 2019, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has submitted an updated “Georgia Hemp Plan” to comply with USDA’s requirements. View the plan here. Pursuant to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, O.C.G.A. …
Promoting Lean Beef in Georgia
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is kicking off the new year with a message for consumers. GBB Director of Public Relations and Industry Information, Kaytlyn Malia, is hoping everyone incorporates lean, healthy beef in their diet. 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 …
Georgia Senator Joins Ag Committee
It was announced this week that Georgia Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler will replace Republican David Perdue on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Loeffler, an Illinois native who grew up on a family farm, was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Johnny Isakson. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after …