Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 19, 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-January 19, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totalled an estimated 5,700 head compared to …

Georgia Peanut Farm Show Provides a Day of Education for Farmers

More than 1,300 attendees were able to fine-tune their farming operations with information gained at the 42nd annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference on Jan. 18, 2018, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The show is sponsored by the Georgia Peanut Commission. The one-day show offered farmers a chance to view the products …

Recognitions Made at Georgia Peanut Farm Show

Various folks were presented awards and recognized during this week’s Georgia Peanut Farm Show in Tifton. Tyron Spearman was there and has the details. Recognitions Made at Georgia Peanut Farm Show 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 Cattle Enhancement …

Georgia Cold Weather Update from Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black

“The cold weather this week, in addition to cooler temperatures throughout this winter season, have proven beneficial to many of our crops by providing much needed chill hours. In fact, peach and blueberry crops have received more chill hours this year than the last two years combined.  We must of course always be realistic in the fact that there is …

Georgia General Assembly Discussing Budget Issues

The Georgia General Assembly just started the 2018 session last week, but already discussions concerning the new budget have taken place. Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar, looks at that and other issues they will be tracking this year. Georgia General Assembly Discussing Budget Issues Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

Perdue Names Appointees to the Georgia USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee

U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently announced the individuals who will serve on the Georgia USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) state committee. The state committee is responsible for the oversight of farm programs and county committee operations, resolving appeals from the agriculture community, and helping to keep producers informed about FSA programs. Each state committee has five members, …

Georgia Peanut Farm Show is Thursday

The 42nd Annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show & Conference will be held this Thursday, January 18, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, GA. Tyron Spearman reports there will be a lot to see and participate in at this year’s event. Georgia Peanut Farm Show is Thursday Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Georgia County Cotton Production Meetings Underway

The 2018 County Cotton production meetings have begun in the state and Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton hopes producers will attend the ones nearest them. Georgia County Cotton Production Meetings Underway 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 …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 12, 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-January 12, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,500 head compared to …

Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is Underway

The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference kicked off today with exhibitor set up and a few educational sessions. AgNet Media Founder and President  Gary Cooper caught up with Charles Hall, executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, to discuss this year’s event. Hear Hall’s comments below: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …