Revision of Seg. 1 Peanuts by Peanut Standards Board Draws Praise

Dan Georgia, Industry News Release, Peanuts

The Georgia Peanut Commission issued comments in full support of the proposed rule issued in the Federal Register regarding a recommendation from the Peanut Standards Board to revise the minimum quality and handling standards for domestic and imported peanuts marketed in the United States. The Peanut Standards Board voted in the fall of 2016 to raise the grading score used …

Georgia Cotton Planting on Target

Dan Cotton, Georgia

According to USDA’s weekly crop progress report, cotton planting in Georgia continues to progress, as last week saw a big jump in the number of acres that were planted. 60-percent of the crop had been planted as of this past Sunday, up from only 38% the week before. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton is pleased with what he’s hearing and …

Georgia Cattlemen’s Association President on Investing in the Future

Dan Cattle, Georgia

  Georgia Cattlemen’s Association President Lee Brown from Comer knows the importance of getting young people involved in the association. That is why he’s encouraging other members to invest in the future.   Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Looking at a Banner Year for Georgia Grown

Dan GA Grown Moment, Georgia

The Georgia Grown program, through the Georgia Department of Agriculture, continues to grow each year. And according to Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black, 2017 is no exception, as he invites folks to be sure to see the many products that will be available at the various farmers’ markets this year.     Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …

May Beef Month Continues in Georgia

Dan Beef, Georgia

  The Georgia Beef Board has been busy the past couple of weeks as May Beef Month events in Georgia continue. And in our Georgia beef checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia gives us an update of what’s transpired thus far.     Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Georgia Beef Producers Reminded to Vote on Renewal of Assessment

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia

Georgia beef producers are being reminded to get their votes in concerning the renewal of the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Beef. The marketing order to establish a $1 per head assessment on all cattle sold in Georgia for beef with a value over $100 started back in 2014 and it is required that the market order be voted on …

USDA Designates 19 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Area with Assistance to Producers in Florida

Dan Florida, Georgia, Industry News Release

In response to a request from Dianne Westmoreland, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting State Executive Director in Georgia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 19 counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by freeze that occurred from March 15, 2017, through March 18, 2017. Those counties are: Appling Brooks Echols McIntosh …

Georgia Cotton Commission Approves Research Projects

Dan Cotton, Georgia

When it comes to research efforts, the Georgia Cotton Commission spends dollars on projects that have come about from discussions from a variety of folks, including those on its research advisory committee. And GCC Executive Director, Richey Seaton, says they recently met to discuss projects proposals. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

USDA Seeks Feedback from Growers

Dan Alabama, Florida, Georgia

During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ( USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The agency will survey nearly 1,200 producers across Alabama, 1000 producers across Florida and 1,800 producers across Georgia  to determine crop production and supply levels in 2017. According to …