NASS conducting phone and in-person follow-up The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reminding Georgia farmers and ranchers that the window is closing on the opportunity to participate in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. “NASS is grateful for the response from producers to date, but it is important that others who received a Census questionnaire …
May Is Beef Month in Georgia
The annual May Beef Month promotion is underway in Georgia. Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations and industry information for the Georgia Beef Board, says a variety of promotional events are taking place this month. May is Beef Month in Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Commissioner Gary W. Black Commends the 2018-2019 Georgia FFA State Officer Team
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black would like to congratulate the 2018-2019 Georgia State FFA Officer Team that was elected Saturday, April 28 by delegates from over 300 FFA chapters. The eight member officer team will serve throughout the next year as advocates of agricultural education and the Georgia FFA Association. “These young men and women have demonstrated significant leadership …
Farm Bill Roundtable Discussion Held in South Georgia
David Perdue, U.S. Senator from Georgia and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, held a roundtable discussion on the 2018 farm bill last Friday in Tifton, Georgia. Tyron Spearman talked with him about some of the issues brought up during the discussion. Tyron Spearman talking with David Perdue The roundtable discussion was moderated by Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, …
Georgia Peanut Commission Referendum Passes by 94 Percent – Highest Ever
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) 2018 referendum was held March 16-April 16 and received reaffirmation with a vote of 94.02 percent, the highest the commission has received in its nearly 57-year existence. Armond Morris, peanut farmer from Tifton, Georgia, and GPC chairman, is proud to know his fellow peanut farmers have confidence in the commission and its activities. “I am …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 27, 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 April 27, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,200 head compared …
GDA Food Safety Division Statement on Romaine Lettuce
“The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Food Safety Division is actively working with state and federal partners on this ongoing investigation, including the Georgia Department of Public Health and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The GDA agrees with the recommendation issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA, which encourages consumers to follow …
Senator David Perdue Holds Farm Bill Round Table Discussion
U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) holds a round table discussion about the 2018 Farm Bill at the University of Georgia’s College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences in Tifton, Georgia. The discussion was moderated by Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black and attended by Georgia farmers and industry leaders. “Agriculture is Georgia’s largest economic driver and the lifeblood of our country. Growing …
Round Table Farm Bill Discussion in Georgia
A Round Table discussion, concerning the 2018 Farm Bill, will be held this coming Friday, April 27 in Tifton, Georgia. Tyron Spearman has the details. Round Table Farm Bill Discussion in Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida …
Funding Cotton Research Projects for Georgia Producers
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) board of directors recently approved its research budget for the upcoming crop year. GCC Executive Director Richey Seaton said the goal of producer-funded research is to help cotton producers’ bottom lines. Funding Cotton Research Projects for Georgia Producers Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …