The 2017 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day is coming up September 6 and Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton hopes growers will attend. Please RSVP to Mrs. Michela Rineair at 229-386-3006 or msrineair@uga.edu by Friday if you plan to attend so they can have an accurate head count for the meal. Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day Schedule (.pdf) …
Georgia Beef Checkoff to be Discussed at Region Roundups
Beef producers across Georgia are being reminded that the annual Regional Roundup meetings start this week. Kaytlyn Malia with the Georgia Beef Board says these meetings are a great place to get more information about your beef checkoff program. To RSVP contact the Georgia Beef Board office in Macon at 478-474-6560 or e-mail Michele@gabeef.org. Region Roundups will be …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending August 18th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended August 18, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 16,200 head compared to 14,377 last week and 14,291 a year ago. …
Similar Yields Expected for Georgia Corn Crop
According to information provided by University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agronomists, yields for the 2017 Georgia corn crop should be similar to previous years. They predict that yields from irrigated acres will be actually lower than normal, while yields from dryland acres are expected to be better than normal. According to UGA Extension’s new corn, soybean and small grains agronomist, …
Georgia Cotton Commission on Efforts to Help Producers
Last month, representatives from the Georgia cotton industry were in Washington D.C. with others from the cotton belt talking with their lawmakers about efforts to help U.S. cotton producer’s deal with the ongoing financial stress. Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton knows how important this issue is. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …
GCA Region Roundup Series Starts Next Week
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) wants to remind all members that the 2017 Region Roundup series will take place at four locations across the state starting next week. GCA Executive Vice President Will Bentley invites cattlemen and women across the state to attend the meeting nearest them. All meetings will begin at 6 p.m. and a supper will be …
Georgia Ag Issues Summit is Next Week
The 2017 Georgia Ag Issues Summit scheduled for August 23 at ABAC’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture in Tifton. Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar said topics of interest to everyone in agriculture will be discussed. Tolar encourages folks to register right away for the event, as while the meeting is free, space is limited. Please contact either Leigh …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending August 11th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended August 11, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,400 head compared to 17,721 last week and 12,451 a year ago. …
Georgia Ag Issues Summit is August 23
The 2017 Georgia Ag Issues Summit will be held August 23rd at ABAC’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture in Tifton. Executive Vice President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Will Bentley, says it will be a great event. The meeting is free, but registration is required due to limited space. To register, contact Leigh Goff at leigh.goff@house.ga.gov or Taylor Hartshorn at …
Georgia Peanut Tour Early Registration Deadline Approaching!
Early bird registration ends this Friday, August 11. Rates increase by $15 on August 12. Please register by this Friday to receive your Georgia Peanut Tour shirt at registration! DATE: September 19-21, 2017 LOCATION: Albany, Ga. and surrounding area Host hotel: Merry Acres Inn The 31st annual Georgia Peanut Tour brings the latest information on peanuts while giving a first-hand …