Livestock Shelters Open in Alabama in Preparation for Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Michael is expected to strike Florida’s Panhandle on Wednesday. In preparation for this intense storm, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been in contact with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama Horse Council and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services to provide temporary sheltering facilities for evacuated livestock, including horses and …

Georgia Peanut Commission to Promote Peanuts with Annual Event Oct. 15-19

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 …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …