Weekly Livestock Market Report

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 06, 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 06, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,100 head compared …

Good Crowd Attends Georgia Forage Conference

Dan Cattle, Georgia

Day two of the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is taking place today at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Yesterday’s events included the annual Forage Conference, which has been a good kick-off for the GCA Convention the past few years. And University of Georgia Professor and State Forage Specialist, Dennis Hancock, is pleased with this year’s …

Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention and Beef Expo in Perry

Dan Cattle, Georgia

Cattle producers are invited to attend the 2018 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show going on now at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. GCA Executive Vice President Will Bentley says their annual event is once again being held in conjunction with the Beef Expo. Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention and Beef Expo in Perry Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of …

Changes to GATE Good for Georgia Agriculture

Dan Economy, Georgia

Looking back at the 2018 Georgia Legislative Session, there were many positive points that came out of it for agriculture. Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar, says one of those included the changes made to the Georgia Ag Tax Exemption (GATE) program. Changes to GATE Good for Georgia Agriculture Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …

Georgia Offering Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training

Dan Georgia, Vegetables

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is offering Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training for compliance with the federal produce safety rule. Brandon Sauceda, with the Georgia Department of Agriculture Farm Safety Program, says the training informs growers and the consuming public of new federal produce safety rules in Georgia. Georgia Offering Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins …

Georgia Beef Board Preparing for Convention

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is getting ready for this week’s Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Beef Expo taking place in Perry. GBB’s Kaytlyn Malia says the board will be busy during the annual event being held Thursday through Saturday. Georgia Beef Board Preparing for Convention Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 30, 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 March 30, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,600 head compared …

Good Legislative Session for Georgia Agriculture

Dan Georgia, Legislative

The 2018 Georgia Legislative Session has wrapped up, and Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar says it was a great session for Georgia agriculture. Good Legislative Session for Georgia Agriculture 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 Cattle Enhancement …

Georgia Peanut Commission Increases Funding for Research Projects in 2018

Dan Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Industry News Release, Peanuts, Research

The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors has approved $581,896 in research project funding for the 2018-19 research budget year. This action was taken during the commission’s March board meeting. The research projects approved include 34 project proposals submitted from the University of Georgia and USDA Agricultural Research Service. “As a peanut grower, I’m proud to invest in the …

Vidalia Onions to Arrive in Stores After April 20

Dan Georgia, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Sets Official Pack Date Gather your favorite spring and summer recipes, Vidalia® onion fans! The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee announced that the pack date for the 2018 Vidalia Onion season is 8:00 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2018.  Beloved by world-renowned chefs and home cooks alike, the versatile Vidalia will be available in …