Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended September 27, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended September 27, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 10,931 head compared to 11,106 last week and 15,013 last …
USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces Sign-Up for Conservation Easements ProgramĀ
The USDAĀ Natural Resources Conservation Service in GeorgiaĀ (NRCS-GA) has announced a sign-up for theĀ Agricultural Conservation Easement ProgramĀ (ACEP) for fiscal year 2025. To be considered for the upcoming fiscal yearās funding pool, applications must be submitted by October 25, 2024. āACEP is an effective tool for landowners and eligible entities to conserve, restore and protect our nationās wetlands, productive agricultural lands and …
Management Tips for Georgia Cotton Growers Ahead of Potential Storm
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team are providing guidance for Georgia cotton producers ahead of a potential major storm. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, provided growers management tips in preparation for what could be a hurricane later this week. āWe donāt know exactly whatās coming for us. Thereās …
Crop Maturity Key This Year for Georgia Peanuts
By Clint Thompson Georgiaās peanut crop was on display during last weekās Georgia Peanut Tour, hosted by the Georgia Peanut Commission. The two-day field tour also allowed Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, an opportunity to discuss the current state of this yearās crop as harvests have started across the region. āThe crop that was planted in April …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 09-20-2024
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended September 20, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended September 20, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11.106 head compared to 15,175 last week and 16,510 last …
Southeast Region Landowners Invited to Thursdayās Conference
Landowners across the Southeast are invited to theĀ Southeast Region Farmers and Landowners Conservation and Outreach Conference. The USDAĀ Natural Resources Conservation ServiceĀ (NRCS) in Georgia, in collaboration withĀ McIntosh S.E.E.D., are hosting this free indoor/outdoor event Thursday, September 19th in Brunswick, Georgia.Ā Discussions about renewing forestry and agriculture with climate smart and sustainable conservation will take place. Some of the topics and presentations include: …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 09-13-2024
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended September 13, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended September 13, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 15,175 head compared to 14,359 last week and 17,869 last …
Increased Rainfall Concerning for Georgia Cotton
By Clint Thompson Increased rainfall over the last two weeks helped alleviate dry conditions in South Georgia. But it was also unfortunate timing for a cotton crop in the final stages of its production season. āThis is not what we want to see in September. Iād just be honest with you, Iād rather it be dry and this crop be …
Timely Harvests Important for Cotton Producers
By Clint Thompson Georgiaās cotton producers need to understand how quickly their crop is progressing and donāt waste time in completing the defoliation process. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, discussed this yearās crop at last weekās UGA Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day. āAt the end of the day, weāve got to get out there and …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 09-06-2024
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended September 6, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended September 06, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 14,359 head compared to 14,653 last week and 14,281 last …