Commissioner Gary W. Black hosted a conference call to connect Georgia blueberry growers and agricultural industry representatives with USDA Under-secretary Bill Northey to discuss recent loss assessments for the 2018 blueberry crop. According to University of Georgia Extension, overall losses of both highbush and rabbiteye varieties could exceed 60 percent. This would mark the second consecutive year of significant loss …
Georgia Cotton Commodity Commission Accepting Nominations
The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for cotton is accepting nominations to fill two board positions. Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton runs through the nomination requirements. Georgia Cotton Commodity Commission Accepting Nominations Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
May Beef Month Events Still Underway in Georgia
We’ve reached the midway point of May Beef Month in Georgia. Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations and industry information for the Georgia Beef Board, explains what has taken place thus far. May Beef Month Events Still Underway in Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 11, 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 May 11, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,300 head compared …
SBA Deadline to Apply for Working Capital Loans for 2017 Frost and Freeze in Georgia
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in Georgia that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in the counties of Burke, Columbia, Richmond and Screven in Georgia as a result of the frost and freeze on March 4 – 17, 2017. “Businesses that …
SBA Deadline to Apply for Working Capital Loans in Florida is June 11
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses in Florida that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations affected by Hurricane Irma from Sept. 4 through Oct. 18, 2017. “Businesses that suffered economic losses as a result of the disaster and want to apply for low-interest …
Georgia Cattle Drive 5K Is Saturday
Georgia’s Team Beef will be back in action this coming Saturday, as the Second Annual Cattle Drive 5K will be held. Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia says she is looking forward to the big event. Register now, don’t wait! Event check-in will be from 7:15-8:15 a.m. on May 12 at Amerson River Park (2551 North Pierce Drive, Macon GA 31204). The race …
Efforts Continue in Georgia to Fight Feral Swine
The feral swine issue is a growing problem. But according to Robert Cobb, Georgia Department of Agriculture state veterinarian, work is being done to help landowners deal with this issue. Efforts Continue in Georgia to Fight Feral Swine Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Weekly Livestock Market Report 05-04-18
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 04, 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 May 4, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,600 head …
Georgia Farmers and Ranchers: Time is Running Out to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
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 …