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 Glynn County in Georgia as a primary natural disaster area due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in Brantley, Camden, McIntosh and Wayne counties in Georgia also qualify …
Nominate Bulls for the 2017 Florida Bull Test by June 15
For those interested in nominating bulls for the 2017 Florida Bull Test, here’s a reminder you have until June 15th to do so. The 18th Florida Bull Test will once again take place at the University of Florida’s North Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna. Last year there were 129 consignments from Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, and the window …
Revision of Seg. 1 Peanuts by Peanut Standards Board Draws Praise
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
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
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 ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …
Looking at a Banner Year for Georgia Grown
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 ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending May 19th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended May 19, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,000 head compared to 12,708 last week and 10,182 year ago. Compared …
May Beef Month Continues in 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 ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Georgia Beef Producers Reminded to Vote on Renewal of Assessment
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
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 …