Many in agriculture have concerns with the Trump administration’s budget proposal for the fiscal year 2018, noting it includes major cuts to programs which would affect many producers. One of those concerned is Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Intern Enjoys May Beef Month in Georgia
The Georgia Beef Board has been busy the past month conducting various May Beef Month events in the state, and one person helping has been Georgia Beef Board and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association summer intern, Elizabeth Stalvey. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending May 26th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended May 26, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,500 head compared to 10,012 last week and 9,522 a year ago. …
USDA Seeks Nominees for the U.S. Potato Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the United States Potato Board. Prospective nominees must submit completed applications by July 1, 2017. Selected representatives will replace members whose terms expire Feb. 28, 2018, or will fill currently vacant seats. Those selected will serve three-year terms. The board is composed of producers, importers and a public member. The …
USDA Designates Glynn County in Georgia as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …