Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended March 25, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended March 25, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 8,700 head compared to 8,412 last week and …
2022 Georgia Legislative Session Nearing the End
Week eleven, 2022 Georgia Legislative Session, had lawmakers continuing to move on issues of importance to agriculture in the state. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley says there are only a few days left to the session to finalize those bills. The 2022 Georgia State Legislative session is scheduled to end April 4th. To keep track of any of the bills during the …
Georgia Producers Continue to Support State Beef Checkoff
For the past few years, Georgia beef producers have continued to support the $1 per head assessment for beef cattle by renewing the Beef Commission Marketing Order. The Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Beef was established by the Georgia legislature in 2013 and a commission marketing order was created the year following. The order requires an assessment to be collected on all …
USDA in Georgia Seeks Proposals from Conservation Minded Partners
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia is requesting proposals to assist with implementing key priorities in the state. Conservation minded organizations, who wish to apply, should demonstrate how they can ensure equity in the delivery and implementation of all NRCS programs and Services. This includes increasing assistance for climate-smart agriculture and forestry to support producers in building resiliency across …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 03-18-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended March 19, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended March 18, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 8,400 head compared to 13,223 last week and …
Georgia State Legislative Session Passes Crossover Day
Week ten of the 2022 Georgia State Legislative Session saw lawmakers get through the important Crossover Day. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley says this means there are now 12 legislative days left to the session. The 2022 Georgia State Legislative session is scheduled to run through April 4th. To keep track of any of the bills during the session, go to the GAC website. …
Georgia Beef Producers Encouraged to Participate in Burger Promotion
May will be Beef Month in Georgia. The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is preparing for various promotions that will take place that month and one that will lead into the month. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they will once again hold a Best Burger Contest. For more information about this and other Beef Checkoff promotions, contact the …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 03-11-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended March 11, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At the Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending March 11, sold cattle receipts at the 21 markets were an estimated 13,200 head compared to 8,245 …
Georgia Lawmakers Preparing for Crossover Day
Week nine of the 2022 Georgia State Legislative Session saw Lawmakers busy working with various bills, as an important day is coming up next week. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley explains why Crossover Day in the Legislature is so important to the process of getting bills through the session. Crossover Day will be next Tuesday, March 15. To …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 03-4-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended March 4, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended March 4, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 8,200 head compared to 9,477 last week and …