By Clint Thompson Crop rotations are essential for peanut production in Georgia. Peanuts need to be rotated every year to avoid the buildup of nematodes and disease pressure. But that may not matter to some growers this year, who may not rotate their crop to avoid paying high fertilizer costs. Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Extension plant pathologist, has concerns …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 02-25-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended February 25, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending February 25, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,500 head compared to 13,753 last week and …
Right to Farm Bill in Georgia Moves On
Week seven of the 2022 Georgia State Legislative Session was another busy one for lawmakers, but it was an exciting week for agriculture. At least that’s according to Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley. He talks about an issue they’ve been watching closely and where it currently stands. To keep track of any of the bills during the 2022 …
New Book Chronicles the History of the Cattle Industry in Georgia
A new book about the history of the cattle industry in Georgia was officially released last week during the 60th Annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Savannah. Folks attending were lined up to purchase their copy of the book, “Herds and Heritage: The History of Georgia’s Cattle Industry”. It was written by Jackie Kennedy from LaGrange, Ga. who talked with Southeast …
Perdue Sole Finalist for University System of Georgia Chancellor
Former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is the sole finalist in the search for the next chancellor of the University System of Georgia. The decision follows a national search over the past year to lead the university system. USG’s 26 public colleges and universities enroll more than 340,000 students and employ more than 48,000 faculty and staff to fulfill the system’s …
Georgia Cattlemen Tracking Legislative Issues
Week seven of the 2022 Georgia State Legislative Session has Lawmakers busy dealing with a variety of issues, some of interest to agriculture. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin told Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman about a couple of those they are watching closely. For more information, go to the GCA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …
Urban Agriculture Conservation Program Sign up Underway in Georgia
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia recently announced an urban agriculture focused sign up through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This targeted sign up is for farmers in Fulton, Gwinnett, and Henry counties, who are interested in producing local, healthy, sustainable food for their communities. EQIP is a voluntary conservation program which helps producers make conservation work for them. …
GCA Pleased with Annual Convention
Cattle producers from across Georgia were in Savannah last week for the 2022 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention. And according to GCA Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin, the change in this year’s Convention was well received. For more information, go to the GCA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 02-18-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended February 18, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended February 18, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,800 head compared to 9,883 last week and …
WOTUS Discussed During Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention
Cattle producers in Georgia were able to get a Washington legislative update this week as National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, was in the Southeast speaking at the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Savannah. He talked about various issues of importance to those in the cattle industry, including the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) …