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 Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
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) …
USDA-NRCS Investing in Partner-Driven Conservation on Ag and Forest Land
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida and Georgia reminds conservation partners that up to $225 million in funding is being made available through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The partner-driven program leverages collective resources to find solutions to address natural resource challenges on agricultural land. This year’s funding announcement includes opportunities for projects that address climate change, benefit …
Georgia Dept. of Ag Suspends Certain Poultry and Feathered Fowl Activities
All exhibitions, shows, sales (flea markets, auction markets), swaps, and meets pertaining to poultry and feathered fowl in Georgia are suspended until further notice. Notifications will be announced when listed activities can resume in Georgia. Although there have been no cases of avian influenza (AI) identified in commercial or domestic poultry in Georgia, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for the Race
The beef industry and NASCAR are teaming together for a big event in Daytona, Florida this week. The “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300” will take place Saturday, and one of those attending is Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans. She told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman this will be the second running of this big event. …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 02-11-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended February 11, 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 11, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,900 head compared to 13,945 last week and …
Georgia Lawmakers Meet With Various Ag Groups
Week five of the 2022 Georgia State Legislative Session was another busy one for lawmakers, as they spent time this week meeting with various agricultural groups. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley talks about that, and also asks for those involved in agriculture to take part by contacting their legislators to help support a bill currently being considered. To keep …
Georgia Couple Named National Outstanding Young Farmers
Matt and Melissa Bottoms of Concord, Georgia were recently selected national winners for 2021 during the annual National Outstanding Young Farmers (NOYF) Awards Congress. The event was held Feb. 3-6 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The winners were selected for the award based on their progress in an agricultural career, extent of soil and water conservation practices, and contributions to the …
Georgia Peanut Commission Holds Research Report Day
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) held their annual Research Report Day Wednesday at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL), on the University of Georgia Tifton campus in Tifton, Georgia. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, the event provided growers and industry representatives with the latest information available on peanut research projects funded by GPC. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …