On Dec. 22, the U.S. Senate passed the omnibus appropriations bill. The $1.7 trillion measure would fund the federal government through the remainder of 2023. The measure now moves to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote to avoid a government shutdown on the evening of Dec. 23. Much to the dismay of farm groups nationwide, the Senate Affordable …
Georgia Beef Board Holiday Promotion
With the holidays upon us, the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is once again promoting beef to consumers across the state. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are hoping to beat their goal for this special promotion. And Taylor reminds folks they have a variety of beef recipe ideas for their holiday meals. The GBB website has all the information needed for …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 12-16-2022
** This report will not be issued for the next two weeks due to markets being closed in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. ** Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended December 16, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show is Next Month
The Georgia Peanut Farm Show will be held next month, and Tyron Spearman hopes producers across the Southeast will be able to take part in the annual event. 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, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 12-09-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended December 9, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended December 09, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,700 head compared to 15,842 last week and …
Promoting Georgia Beef for the Holidays
With the holiday period drawing closer, the Beef Checkoff is busy promoting a variety of beef dishes for your festive meals. Taylor Evans, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), says they have a lot of great recipe ideas on their website. Contact the GBB office in Macon to learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 12-02-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended December 2, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended December 02, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,800 head compared to 0 last week and …
Sign-Up Deadline in Georgia is December 2
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia has been conducting a sign-up for four regionally-focused conservation projects funded through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). But, the ranking date for all eligible producers in the project areas being offered is December 2, 2022. The Georgia RCPP projects in this signup include: Project ID# 1960 – The Red Hills to the Coast, …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 11-18-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended November 18, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. **These reports will not be issued next week due to markets being closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.** AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week …
Sign-Up for RCPP Conservation Easements Underway in Georgia
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia, and partner groups, recently announced a sign-up for four regionally-focused conservation projects funded through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Each project has unique objectives and boundaries discussed below, however the ranking date for all eligible producers in these project areas to apply is December 2, 2022. This sign-up …