During the annual Georgia Peanut Farm?Show and Conference awards luncheon, which took place at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center, the Georgia Peanut Commission presented a variety of awards to individuals that have contributed to the advancement of the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has the story. Below Press Release from Georgia Peanut Commission The Georgia Peanut Commission presents the following …
Georgia Cotton Commission to Hold Annual Meeting
Cotton producers across Georgia are invited to attend the 12th Annual Georgia Cotton Commission Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop, January 30th 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 Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Farming in the City
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 ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
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 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 …