Did you know 15 percent of the world’s food is grown in urban areas? From backyard community gardens to vacant lots, and along highways and on rooftops, urban farmers are bringing people closer to their food. According to information provided by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia, these farmers are growing fresh, healthy produce and, at the same …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show Is Thursday
Peanut producers from across the Southeast are invited to fine-tune their farming operations at the 43rd annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show. The event is on Jan. 17 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 11, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended Jan 11, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,200 head compared to 0 last week and …
Notice of Investigation and Product Withdrawal Related to Cattle Deaths
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services this week received multiple reports related to acute deaths in cattle. These deaths are being investigated by both the Division of Agricultural Environmental Services and the Division of Animal Industry. Local law enforcement agencies and veterinarians have also been involved in the ongoing investigation. While the specific cause has not yet been …
Equine Infectious Anemia-Positive Horses Confirmed in Paulding County, Georgia
The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Animal Industry Division has confirmed three positive cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in quarter horses at a Paulding County facility. This makes eight confirmed cases in 2018. In compliance with federal guidelines and protocols, the affected horses were humanely euthanized. There is no cure or vaccine for EIA. The remainder of the horses …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Hires New Executive Vice President
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) hired a new executive vice president for both the GCA and the Georgia Beef Board. GCA president, Kristy Arnold from Screven, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that Dale Sandlin from the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council will be coming to Georgia. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …
Georgia Ag Commissioner Starting Another Term
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
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
Georgia Agribusiness Council Ready for Legislative Session
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
Legislative Recommendations to Help Rural Georgia
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …