The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) will hold a referendum March 16 through April 16 giving peanut producers an opportunity to vote on reaffirming the commission. State law mandates that a referendum be held every three years. Georgia peanut producers invest $2 per ton to fund the commission and its research, education, promotion and communication programs. The last referendum in 2015 …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 16, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: 12-09-17 AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-March 16, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,600 head compared …
Deadline Approaching in Southeast for SBA Working Loans
Alabama SBA Working Capital Loans The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that April 16 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans in Alabama as a result of the rainfall, wind, flooding, flash flooding and Tropical Storm Cindy from May 1 through …
Rural Prosperity Still as Important as Ever
Across America, more sincere attention is being focused on rural development and prosperity than at any other time I, or anyone I know, can remember. The Trump Administration is taking steps with infrastructure and USDA programming to nurture future greatness across the entirety of the fruited plain. I salute the President’s efforts. However, initiatives like this require extensive research and …
Georgia Water Meter Bill Update
A few weeks ago we talked about the Water Meter Bill being discussed by the Georgia General Assembly. This week, Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar has an update on that bill. Georgia Water Meter Bill Update Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Florida-Georgia ‘Water War’ Could Keep Rolling Along
Even if the U.S. Supreme Court gives Florida a favorable ruling in its lawsuit against Georgia over water flow into the Apalachicola River, the decision likely would result in more litigation and new legal challenges involving the decades-old water war between the states. Those were the observations of five legal experts who on Thursday addressed a conference at Florida State …
Georgia Cotton Commission to Decide on Research Projects
Research is a big part of the Georgia Cotton Commission budget each year and according to their Executive Director, Richey Seaton, they will soon be deciding what research projects will be funded this year. Georgia Cotton Commission to Decide on Research Projects Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …
Georgia Beef Board Gearing Up for Cattle Drive 5K
Georgia’s Team Beef is a community of runners who recognize the nutritional benefits of lean beef and the vital role high-quality protein plays in their training. Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia says the team is looking forward to a big event coming in May. Georgia Beef Board Gearing Up for Cattle Drive 5K Register Here! Click here to register. You can register …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 09, 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 09, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,300 head compared to …
ELD’s Discussed by Georgia General Assembly
Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), a major issue for many in agriculture, has seen quite a bit of discussion this year by Georgia lawmakers. Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, says they are glad to see action being taken on this by the Georgia General Assembly. ELDs Discussed by Georgia General Assembly Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …