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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
Southern Cover Crops Council Conference
Farmers across the Southeast are encouraged to take part in the 2nd Southern Cover Crop Conference, July 16-17 in Auburn, Alabama. The event, hosted by the Southern Cover Crop Council, will be a good educational and networking experience for farmers and service providers. There will be many farmer speakers, equipment demos, and even lunch is provided. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service …
Farmers Attend Disaster Relief Meeting
Farmers and others in rural areas of the Southeast attended an Ag Disaster Update Tuesday evening in Tifton. Tyron Spearman reports on what was discussed. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
Georgia Natural Resources Conservation Workshop Scholarships
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia wants high school students to know that over $17,000 in college scholarships will be on the line for those attending this year’s Natural Resources Conservation Workshop (NRCW), June 9-13 at the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) in Tifton. In a release, NRCW Interim Director, Kip Hall, said “The workshop provides an excellent opportunity …
Georgia Beef Board Children’s Book Now Available
The brand new children’s book put out by the Georgia Beef Board is now available. In this Beef Checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia explains how to get it. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …