The UGA Forage Team is proud to announce the return of the popular alfalfa workshops. UGA Extension will host four, one-day workshops entitled “Alfalfa in the South“. Jennifer Tucker, assistant professor with the UGA Animal and Dairy Sciences Department, says they are excited about the expansion of alfalfa. UGA Hosting Alfalfa in the South Workshops The workshops will be held: …
Georgia Cotton Commission Approves 2019 Research
At its April 11th Board Meeting, the Georgia Cotton Commission Board of Directors approved $697,802 in research for the 2019 crop year, an increase from the $665,196 approved for 2018. This money will go to fund 21 research projects that will be conducted by researchers from the University of Georgia and the University of West Georgia. These projects range from …
Georgia Ag Resources Roadshow
The Georgia Center of Innovation for Agribusiness will be hosting their first Ag Resources Roadshow. Center Director, Chris Chammoun, says these events will be held at four different locations in the state starting next week. Georgia Ag Resources Roadshow Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Elects New President
Many cattle producers were on hand for last week’s Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention and Trade Show in Perry. During the event, Kristy Arnold from Screven took over as GCA President. She said she is looking forward to meeting more producers across the state. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Elects New President Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …
Legislative Issues Discussed at GCA Convention
The 2018 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention wraps up today in Perry. Folks from across the state have been on hand to take in the big trade show and discuss various topics affecting the cattle industry. GCA Executive Vice President, Will Bentley, discusses some of the legislative issues important to agriculture that the Georgia General Assembly dealt with this year. Legislative …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
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
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
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Changes to GATE Good for Georgia Agriculture
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …
Georgia Offering Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …