***The Weekly Livestock Market Reports will not be issued for the next two weeks due to the holidays. The next reports will be issued Friday January 12, 2018.*** Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended December 22, 2017, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL …
Provision to Help Cotton Growers
As work continues to find help for cotton growers, a new provision in the disaster aid package may be a start. Tyron Spearman has the story. Provision to Help Cotton Growers 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 Peanut Commission Promoting Common Ground
Common Ground is a program involving farmer-volunteers who work with consumers to help sort through some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding food and farming. Georgia Peanut Commission Communications Specialist, Whitney Yarbrough, explains how this works. Georgia Peanut Commission Promoting Common Ground Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
21 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Georgia
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 21 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by Hurricane Irma that occurred from Sept. 9, 2017, through Sept. 12, 2017. Those counties are: Baker Hamilton Polk Citrus Hernando Putnam Clay Lafayette St. Johns Columbia Levy Seminole Dixie Manatee Suwannee Duval Nassau Union Flagler Pasco …
Georgia Beef for the Holidays
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) wants to remind everyone that over the next few days, beef would make a great meal choice for any of your holiday meals. Here is GBB’s director of public relations and industry information, Kaytlyn Malia. Georgia Beef for the Holidays This rib roast needs no introduction. Wow your crowd with this mouth-watering recipe of perfection. …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended December 15, 2017, 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-December 15, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,400 head compared to …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show Coming January 18
The 2018 Georgia Peanut Farm Show will take place January 18 in Tifton, Georgia. Tyron Spearman says peanut farmers from across the Southeast are invited to attend. Georgia Peanut Farm Show Coming January 18 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, …
Several Factors in Reducing Cotton Yields in Georgia
When USDA released its December cotton production Tuesday, it showed all cotton was up less than 1 percent from November and up 25 percent from last year. And while cotton production in Georgia is up 6 percent from last year, this month’s forecast was down 4 percent from last month. Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director, Richey Seaton, says several things …
Georgia Beef Board Proud of ACC for Beef
Many cattle producers across Georgia are familiar with the national beef checkoff program, where half of those dollars collected in the state promote beef here at home. But producers also have their state checkoff, which is handled through the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission (ACC) for Beef. Georgia Beef Board Executive Vice President Will Bentley reminds producers the commission applies for …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended December 8, 2017, 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-December 08, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,200 head compared …