Georgia Ag Commissioner Starting Another Term

Dan Georgia

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black is ready to start another term serving in that position, as other top state officials will be formally sworn into their jobs during a ceremony Monday in Atlanta.  Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with Commissioner Black about the upcoming inauguration, which takes place the same day the 2019 Georgia General Assembly session starts. They also discuss …

Eliminating Pesticide Drift in Georgia

Dan Environment, Georgia

Efforts to cut back on pesticide drift issues in Georgia have been underway for some time now. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman the program, ”Using Pesticides Wisely”, is working. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

Georgia Agribusiness Council Ready for Legislative Session

Dan Georgia, Legislative

The 2019 session for the Georgia General Assembly begins Monday, January 14. And the Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) is looking forward to the new session. GAC President, Will Bentley, says they are excited to learn all the new faces. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …

Legislative Recommendations to Help Rural Georgia

Dan Georgia, Legislative

With the Georgia General Assembly session scheduled to start January 14th, Tyron Spearman reports some legislative recommendations have been made to help rural Georgia. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Register Now for Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting

Dan Cotton, Georgia

Registration for the Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) Annual Meeting and University of Georgia Cotton Production Workshop is underway. GCC Executive Director Richey Seaton says the 12th annual event will be held Jan. 30 in Tifton.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

New Georgia Beef Board Meal-Prep Videos

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia Beef Board has developed new videos to help with your family meal plans. In this Beef Checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia explains what these videos are about. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

Georgia Peanut Farm Show Set for Jan. 17

Dan Georgia, Industry News Release, Peanuts

Kelley Manufacturing Co. sponsors the grand door prize. Producers can improve the bottom-line of their farming operation with knowledge, connections and information gained at the 43rd annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference, held at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center, Jan. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Peanut farmers and those involved in the peanut industry …

Georgia NRCS Helped Beginning Produce Farm

Dan Georgia, USDA-NRCS

In 2007, an old farm-stead in Paulding County, Georgia was purchased and eventually converted into a petting zoo and ice cream business. But after several years, a decision was made to change some aspects of the farm into a produce operation. With help from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia, improvements to the operation to make better use of the …

Georgia Peanut Commission Board Members Renominated

Dan Georgia, Industry News Release, Peanuts

Three Georgia Peanut Commission board members were renominated without opposition to the Georgia Peanut Commission board of directors at nomination meetings held on Dec. 10, 2018. The Georgia Farm Bureau Federation conducted the nomination meetings for the commission’s districts two, four and five. Armond Morris, Tift County, representing district two; Rodney Dawson, Pulaski County, representing district four and Donald Chase, …

Georgia Peanut Farm Show is January 17

Dan Georgia, Peanuts

The 43rd annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show will be held January 17 in Tifton. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …