Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 03, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended May 3, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 16,700 head compared to 9,944 last week and …
May Is Beef Month in Georgia
May is Beef Month in Georgia, and various promotions and events will be taking place across the state throughout the month. In this Beef Checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations and industry information for the Georgia Beef Board, explains how beef will be promoted during the special month. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
Three More Georgia Water Management Workshops
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia wants to remind producers about the three remaining statewide Water Management Workshops. The University of Georgia (UGA) and Fort Valley State University (FVSU) extension programs have partnered with NRCS to host these workshops. While they are geared towards smaller acreage and new/beginning farmers, they are open to all who wish to attend …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 04-26-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 26, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended April 26, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,000 head compared to 11,660 last week and …
Vidalia® Onions Have Arrived
Georgia’s official state vegetable is officially in season, beloved Vidalia® onions can now be found in grocery stores around the world. Grown only from Georgia soil, the Vidalia® onion is available for a limited time. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black released the following statement about the world-renowned onion: “The sweetest onions on earth are certainly living up to their reputation this year. Thanks …
Calling for CIG Proposals in Georgia
State Conservationist Terrance Rudolph, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia, announced up to $300,000 is available for the Georgia State Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. This year’s CIG will help fund innovative conservation projects in three focus areas: grazing lands, urban agriculture and soil health. CIG projects, authorized and funded under the Environmental …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 04-19-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 19, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended April 19, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,642 last week 9,904 and 10,024 last year. …
More Peanut Research Funding in Georgia
Last month, the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors met and approved research funding for the 2019-20 budget year. The budget increased to $653,901, as the board approved 35 project proposals submitted from the University of Georgia, U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. The research programs primarily focus on peanut breeding, conservation methods, …
USDA Sign Up in Georgia Ends Friday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Georgia wants farmers, ranchers and forestland owners who suffered damage to working lands due to Hurricane Michael, the sign up to seek assistance for USDA program funding ends Friday, April 19. Through NRCS, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) can help producers address natural resource concerns that can result on their own or after a …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for Burger Week
The Beef Checkoff program in Georgia is gearing up for the annual Atlanta Burger Week. Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations and industry information for the Georgia Beef Board, says the event kicks off Monday. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …