USDA has announced special procedures to assist producers who lost crops or livestock or had other damage to their farms or ranches as a result of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), is authorizing emergency procedures on a case-by-case basis to assist impacted borrowers, livestock owners, contract growers, and other producers. Also, because of the severe and …
Update from Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture on Irma
Work continues to assess the damage from Hurricane Irma to crops in parts of Georgia. Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman was able to get an update from Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black concerning the damage and also found out that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in Georgia later this week to tour some of the areas affected. …
Georgia Cattle Producers Repairing Damage from Irma
Even though Hurricane Irma lost a lot of its steam before it moved into Georgia, it still packed strong winds which caused problems for some cattle producers in the state. Here is Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Will Bentley. 09-12-17 Georgia Cattle Producers Repairing Damage from Irma Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …
Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture on Irma Impact
While Hurricane Irma’s effects were felt in parts of Georgia, it was downgraded to tropical storm status as it moved across the Florida-Georgia line. But in a phone call with Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black says early reports indicate the hurricane has affected many aspects of agriculture in the state. 09-11-17 Georgia Commissioner of Ag …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama, Florida, and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ended September 8, 2017, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended September 8, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,100 head compared to 13,160 last week and 9,717 a …
Georgia Offering Temporary Sheltering Facilities for Evacuated Livestock
With Hurricane Irma inching closer to Florida, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has been working with all of their state, federal and industry partners to support the safety and comfort of not only Georgia citizens and their animals, but also their Florida neighbors fleeing the storm. GDA has temporarily suspended Animal Interstate Movement Health Requirements for entry into Georgia …
UGA Extension Entomologist Discusses Whiteflies in Cotton
Cotton and peanut growers were on hand Wednesday for the 2017 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day in Tifton, Georgia. The Georgia Cotton Commission was one of the sponsors for the annual event, and they are very aware of the issue of whiteflies in many cotton fields this year. So Tyron Spearman was able to talk with Phillip Roberts, …
Georgia Department of Agriculture Responding to Threat of Hurricane Irma
With expectations of the extremely powerful Hurricane Irma to impact south Florida this weekend, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is working with all of our state, federal and industry partners to support the safety and comfort of Georgia citizens, their animals and our Florida neighbors fleeing the storm.  To assist those evacuating with animals, GDA has temporarily suspended …
GCA Holding Two More Region Roundups
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association wants to remind their members there are still two more 2017 Region Roundup meetings to take place. One of those will be held Thursday night, September 7 in Calhoun, with the last one taking place next week, September 11 in Athens. GCA Executive Vice President, Will Bentley, invites cattlemen and women across the state to attend. …
Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman on Research Efforts
The 2017 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day took place today in Tifton, Georgia. Growers were able to see some of the latest research efforts and hear from University of Georgia researchers. Tyron Spearman was there and caught up with Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman, Armond Morris, who talks about some of the peanut research they were able to learn …