Day two of the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is taking place today at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Yesterday’s events included the annual Forage Conference, which has kicked off the GCA Convention the past few years. University of Georgia Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist, Dennis Hancock, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman he was pleased …
USDA Sign Up for Georgians Affected by Hurricane Michael
Georgia state leaders for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind farmers, ranchers and forestland owners who suffered damage to working lands due to Hurricane Michael but were not eligible for previous sign ups, you have until April 19th to seek assistance for the USDA programs right for you. Georgia State Conservationist, Terrance Rudolph with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention Underway
The 2019 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show and Beef Expo is underway at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. New GCA Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, officially started this past Monday but is already busy meeting and talking about various issues with producers from across the state. One of those is hauling cattle, something he is very familiar …
Georgia Cotton Commission Approves Research Funding
During their March meeting, the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) Board of Directors approved $656,287 in research for the 2020 crop year and also approved $25,500 in supplemental research for 2019. GCC Executive Director, Richey Seaton, says they are trying to address concerns producers have through various projects. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Georgia Peanut Commission Approves Research Funding
During their recent March board meeting, the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors approved research project funding for the 2019-20 research budget year. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for GCA Convention
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is ready for this week’s Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Beef Expo taking place in Perry. GBB’s Kaytlyn Malia says they are looking forward to the annual event being held Thursday through Saturday. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention Starts Thursday
Georgia cattle producers are invited to attend the 2019 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show and Beef Expo. It runs this Thursday through Saturday, April 4-6 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. GCA President Kristy Arnold from Screven,  said they are looking forward to the convention. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 03-29-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended Mar 29, 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 29, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,200 head compared to 14,577 last week and …
Georgia Peanut Commission Increases Funding for Research Projects in 2019
Board approves $653,901 in research projects The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors has approved $653,901 in research project funding for the 2019-20 research budget year. This action was taken during the commission’s March board meeting. The research projects approved include 35 project proposals submitted from the University of Georgia, USDA Agricultural Research Service and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. …
GCC Pleased with 2019 Referendum Vote
Every three years, pursuant to law, cotton farmers have the opportunity to vote to continue the assessment ($1/bale) that funds the Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) programs of research, promotion, and education. The 2019 referendum period was February 13th-March 15th. The Georgia Department of Agriculture recently recorded the votes and the result shows 92.5% of voters favored the continuation. Bart Davis, …