The 2018 Farm Bill was enacted back in December, and the legislation continues its strong support for conservation efforts of America’s farmers and ranchers through reauthorization and expanded flexibility of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation programs. NRCS in Georgia wants to remind producers they offer financial and technical assistance through conservation practices, activities and enhancements to help make and …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 06-21-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 21, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended June 21, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,000 head compared to 10,977 last week and …
Georgia NRCS Promoting the ABC’s of Pollinators
Many in agriculture have been celebrating National Pollinator Week this week, as the event was designated by the U.S. Senate twelve years ago. Numerous groups like The Honey Bee Health Coalition, Farmers for Monarchs, and the Environmental Defense Fund have been working to expand pollinator awareness through education. But USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia is also celebrating …
Georgia Summer Beef Promotions Continue
May Beef Month in Georgia was a busy time for the Georgia Beef Board, but according to Kaytlyn Malia, various beef promotional events have continued in June. 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 …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 06-14-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 14, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended June 14, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,000 head compared to 11,803 last week and …
Georgia State Representative Pleased with Disaster Aid
Last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue spent time in Georgia taking part in a roundtable discussion. One of the main topics was the recently passed and signed disaster aid bill. Georgia State Representative Mike Cheokas, who represents District 138, told Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper he’s glad to see the federal government finally stepping up to the plate. Sponsored …
NRCS Preparing to Implement 2018 Farm Bill Programs
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff has been busy preparing rules and regulations connected to implementation of 2018 Farm Bill programs. Speaking recently before lawmakers in Washington D.C., NRCS Chief Matt Lohr said they are on track to get things done. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Commissioner Black Issues Statement on Federal Disaster and Trade Assistance
“Our farmers are encouraged with the recently approved disaster and trade-related assistance packages. While we are working with USDA to determine implementation of the funds allotted to Georgia farmers and hope to have details out soon, USDA Secretary Perdue issued the following timely guidance.” “Whether it’s because of natural disasters or unfair retaliatory tariffs, farmers across the country are facing …
Concerns of Bermudagrass Stem Maggot in Georgia Hayfields
According to the University of Georgia Forage Extension Team, they’ve had a number of calls from both growers and agents over the past week or so concerned that they should be spraying for Bermudagrass Stem Maggot (BSM). Even in the southern part of the state, the flies are just now starting to show up. According to a release, the Forage …
Lesser Cornstalk Borer Found in Peanut Fields
Lesser cornstalk borer (LCB) infestations have been found in southern Georgia peanut fields, nearly a month ahead of average. While rain did fall across a few fields this past weekend, the drought-like conditions that have been seen appear to have set the stage for the first outbreak of the pest in the past four years. FMC Regional Tech Service Manager …