Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Announces Official Pack Date for 2019 Get those taste buds ready, Vidalia onion lovers, because America’s favorite sweet onion will soon be on the way. The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee announced that the pack date for the 2019 Vidalia season is Monday, April 22. “With tremendous consideration after consultation with the Vidalia …
The Georgia Department of Agriculture Kicks Off 2019 Agriculture Awareness Week
Commissioner Gary W. Black and the Georgia Department of Agriculture are excited to kick off a week of celebrating Georgia’s diverse agriculture with their third annual Georgia Agriculture Awareness week. “We should thank our farmers every day for the blessings they give us by providing the most abundant and safe food supply in the world,” Black said. “But this week …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 03-15-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended Mar. 15, 2019, , compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended Mar 15, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,500 head compared to 7,159 last week …
Another Good Legislative Week for Georgia Agriculture
According to Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President, Will Bentley, week nine of the 2019 Georgia Legislative Session was another good week for agriculture. 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 ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …
Bayer “Farm for Good” Program
The Crop Science Division of Bayer is inviting Southern growers to take part in their Farm for Good™ Sweepstakes, where you could win a $5,000 donation to the local charity of your choice. Farm for Good donations will be awarded to 10 growers from the Southern states for a total of $50,000 in charitable donations to benefit organizations in grower communities. Keith Rucker, Technical Service …
Kroger Commits to Georgia Dairy Farmers
The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Georgia Grown program is partnering with over 168 Kroger stores across the state as part of the “Milk Makes Amazing” promotion. Driven by Milk on My Mind, a dairy awareness program initiated by the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Milk (ACCM), the partnership with Kroger aims to educate consumers about the benefits and versatility of milk …
Georgia Cotton Referendum Voting Deadline Is Friday
Georgia cotton producers are being reminded this Friday, March 15, is the deadline to vote in the referendum to continue the cotton program in the state. Taylor Sills, director of public affairs for the Georgia Cotton Commission, encourages growers to vote. If you did not receive a ballot, call 404-586-1405. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
Looking Forward to Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention
Cattle producers are being reminded the 2019 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention and Trade Show and Beef Expo will be held April 4-6 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. GCA President Kristy Arnold from Screven, Georgia, says the association is looking forward to Dale Sandlin, currently with the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, coming to Georgia as GCA’s new executive vice president …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 03-08-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 08, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended Mar 8, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 7,200 head compared to 9,047 last week and …
Great Week for Agriculture in Georgia Legislature
During week eight of the 2019 Georgia legislative session, lawmakers reached crossover day. Will Bentley with the Georgia Agribusiness Council says it was a great week for agriculture. 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 ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …