Georgia pecan growers are looking at what could be major losses from Irma. Gary Crawford has more on the story. Len Wells, University of Georgia Extension Pecan Specialist, says Irma took down quite a few pecan trees. The storm not only created losses for this year’s harvest, but for many years to come. Len Wells, University of Georgia Extension Pecan …
Some Georgia Cotton Fields Hurt by Hurricane Irma
We keep hearing over and over again that it’s a bit early for good estimates of crop damage from Hurricane Irma. But according to Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton, efforts are underway to get that information for the cotton crop in their state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …
Extensions Granted For Producers Impacted By Hurricanes
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
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 …