Georgia Beef Board Sees Success with Burger Week Promotions, Prepares for Fall Events Positive Feedback from Spring Promotions The Georgia Beef Board is celebrating the success of its recent promotional campaigns, with strong community response and ongoing engagement. Robert Fountain, Chairman of the Georgia Beef Board, highlighted the enthusiasm generated by “Burger Week” events held throughout the state during May. …
Georgia Peaches Exported To Mexico For The First Time in 27 years
Historic Breakthrough for Georgia’s Peach Industry Georgia peaches are once again being exported to Mexico for the first time in 27 years, marking a major milestone for the state’s iconic fruit and its growers. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper announced the breakthrough, calling it a “tremendous win” for both Georgia agriculture and the state’s renowned peach industry. Dale Sandlin …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 07-25-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 25, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- July 25, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 10,285 head compared to 11,190 last week and 10,899 last …
Drier Conditions Impacting Georgia Peanuts
By Clint Thompson What a difference a couple of weeks have made for Georgia’s peanut crop. Amid a rainy start to the summer, the state’s peanuts, especially its dryland crop, were progressing well. That progression stalled in recent weeks, however, due to increased dry conditions across the state. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, discussed the crop at …
North Georgia Technical College Changes Within Ag Education Programs
Adapting to a Changing Agricultural Landscape North Georgia Technical College is revamping its agriculture curriculum to meet the evolving needs of the industry. With technological advancements and shifting labor dynamics reshaping the way farms and agricultural businesses operate, the college is taking proactive steps to ensure students are well-prepared for careers in modern agriculture. Rusty Logan, Department Chair for Agriculture …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 07-18-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 18, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- July 18, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,190 head compared to 10,454 last week and 11,571 last …
Georgia Ag Commissioner Shares Importance of Ag role in National Security
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper joined USDA officials last week in Washington, D.C., for the announcement of the new National Farm Security Action Plan, a multi-point initiative aimed at safeguarding American agriculture from growing threats. Speaking with Southeast AgNet, Commissioner Harper emphasized the urgent need for such a plan, calling agriculture a matter of national security. “A Nation That Can’t …
Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper Discusses Disaster Aid
With last week’s announcement of the availability of Supplemental Disaster Relief Program through USDA, we caught up with Georgia’s Agricultural Commissioner Tyler Harper to discuss the announcement. Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet reporting. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 07-11-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 11, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended July 11, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 10,454 head compared to 0 last week due to July …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 06-27-2025
Markets will be closed next week for July 4th holiday.Coverage will resume the week of 07/07/25. Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended June 27, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended June 27, …