The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Bankers Association will join forces Oct. 15-19, 2018, to promote the 42nd annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week. Financial institutions and local banks across the state will offer a tribute to Georgia’s 4,500 peanut farm families and the sustainability they provide to Georgia’s state and local economies. The 2018 theme, “Bank on Georgia Peanuts,” will …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 05, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended Oct 05, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 16,100 head compared to 14,293 last week and …
Florida and Georgia Renew Water Wars
Florida and Georgia have renewed their fight over the impact of Georgia’s water consumption on the Apalachicola River system. After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in late June that Florida be given another chance to prove its case that Georgia’s overconsumption of water is damaging the Apalachicola region, the states filed a joint legal pleading this week before a federal …
Fair and Festival-It’s What’s Going On
The peanut harvest is underway all across the tri-state area. There is also some celebrations. Fair and Festival-It’s What’s Going On The Georgia National Fair opens Thursday, October 4th, and continues through the 14th of October. The fair features a lot of livestock shows. The fair isn’t just agriculture. It has got something for everyone including livestock and horse shows. …
Youth Opportunities at Sunbelt Ag Expo
The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo is less than 2 weeks away as it will be held October 16-18 at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia. Show director Chip Blalock says there will be lots of youth opportunities at this year’s event. Youth Opportunities at Sunbelt Ag Expo Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Busy October for Georgia Beef Board
The Georgia Beef Board is ready for a big event this week, where it plans to talk with consumers from across the state about the many benefits of beef. In our Georgia Beef Checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia explains where the board will be. Busy October for Georgia Beef Board Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended September 28, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended Sep 28, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,300 head compared to …
Training for Farmers and Growers on Produce Safety Rule
Registration Deadline: October 1st This is a $15.00 one-day workshop being offered to produce growers. The training will cover the standardized curriculum designed by the Produce Safety Alliance, which meets the regulatory requirements of the Produce Safety Rule under FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act). The course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co- management information, FSMA …
Lots of Field Demos at Sunbelt Ag Expo
The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo starts in less than three weeks, as the 2018 version will take place October 16-18 in Moultrie, Georgia. Show director Chip Blalock says there will be lots of field demonstrations going on this year. Lots of Field Demos at Sunbelt Ag Expo Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …
The Fresh Market Expands Local Product Offerings in Georgia Stores
While Georgia might be most well-known for their peaches, The Fresh Market, a leading specialty grocer, is reaching beyond the fuzzy fruit to expand its already extensive local Georgia product offerings by adding 75 new locally-sourced items. With the help of Georgia Grown, a marketing and economic development program of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, guests shopping at any of …