Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 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 Jul 27, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,000 head compared to …
Georgia Highlights Sustainability and Efficiency to Manufacturers
Earlier this month, representatives of Wal-Mart, HanesBrands and Fruit of the Loom traveled to Georgia to see firsthand how efficient cotton production is in Georgia. The trip was organized by Ed Barnes, senior director of agricultural and environmental research at Cotton Incorporated. Participants stopped at the office of the Georgia Cotton Commission in Perry and visited two farms in Macon …
Register Today for Georgia 2018 Ag Issues Summit
The Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) invites those interested to attend the 2018 Ag Issues Summit, which will be held August 23 in Perry. While the meeting is free, registration is required as space is limited. Georgia’s two Agriculture Committee Chairmen, Senator John Wilkinson and Representative Tom McCall are hosting this year’s event. The agenda includes several important agricultural issues such as: Modifications to the Georgia Ag Tax …
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Applauds Efforts to Assist Farmers Affected by Tariffs
Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is applauding action taken by the Trump Administration to assist farmers who have been hurt by recent trade disputes. “We look forward to learning more regarding the assistance announced today,” Commissioner Black said. “We believe this is a good short-term solution for our farmers who have long-suffered from unfair trade practices from many of our …
National FFA Organization Names 2018 American Star Award Finalists
The National FFA Organization selected 16 students from throughout the United States as finalists for its 2018 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. The American Star Awards represents the best of the best among thousands of American FFA Degree recipients. The award recognizes FFA members who …
Georgia Beef Board to Meet at Summer Conference
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association will hold its 2018 Summer Conference this weekend, July 26-28, at the Villas by the Sea in Jekyll Island. Kaytlyn Malia says the Georgia Beef Board will hold a quarterly meeting this Saturday at the annual event. Georgia Beef Board to Meet at Summer Conference Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 20, 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 Jul 20, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,900 head compared to …
The 2018 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day Coming Up Tuesday
The 2018 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day is coming up Tuesday, July 24 in Moultrie, Georgia. Farmers are invited to attend and get practical information from the region’s top agricultural scientists about the newest technologies farmers can use to improve their operations. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day is Tuesday In a release, Sunbelt Expo Executive Director Chip …
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Georgia
Disaster Loans Available in Georgia Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration for March Freeze The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Georgia as a result of the freeze on March 8-23, 2018. The loans are available in …
Georgia Summer Edition of Cotton News
If you have not seen the Summer 2018 Edition of the 100% Cotton News provided by the Georgia Cotton Commission, then you are invited to read it on their website. Georgia Summer Edition of Cotton News 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 …