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 ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
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 ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
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 ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
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 ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, …
Register Now for Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
New Georgia Beef Board Meal-Prep Videos
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show Set for Jan. 17
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
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 …