By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team encourage producers that the time is now to go ahead and defoliate any remaining crop. The weather is not getting any warmer, says UGA Extension cotton agronomist Camp Hand. “In the next 14 days, I can count on three fingers the number of days that …
Georgia Beef Board Pleased with Macon Burger Week
The Beef Checkoff had a big part during a recent event in Georgia, as Macon Burger week was held November 1-7. Taylor Evans, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB), says they were pleased with numbers from this year’s week long promotion. Learn more about Beef Checkoff funded activities in Georgia at the GBB office in Macon, or go …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 11-19-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended November 19, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending November 19, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,200 head compared to 18,641 last week and …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 11-12-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended November 12, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending November 12, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 18,600 head compared to 20,879 last week and …
Georgia State Conservationist on Accepting Program Applications
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia wants to remind producers and landowners they can seek technical or financial assistance year-round. You may be aware that NRCS held a signup that ended last week. And while applications for funding is completed periodically through batching periods with specific cutoff dates, Georgia State Conservationist Terrance O. Rudolph wants you to know that applications …
Georgia Beef Board Taking Part in Tailgate Event
Football season means tailgating events, and a big one is coming up next month where the Beef Checkoff will be involved. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they will participate in a fun event for the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta. For more information contact the Georgia Beef Board office in Macon. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 11-05-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended November 5, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending November 05, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 20,900 head compared to 16,485 last week and …
USDA Invests Millions in Partnerships to Restore Wetlands, Support Historically Underserved Producers
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced they will invest $11 million in five Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) projects to bring together partners and landowners to voluntarily return critical wetland functions to agricultural landscapes. NRCS is funding two new projects and providing additional funding to three existing ones that prioritize high-impact projects and provide assistance to historically underserved farmers …
EQIP, ACEP Signup Deadline is Friday in Georgia
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia wants to remind producers and landowners that sign-up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) ends this Friday, November 5th. Georgia State Conservationist Terrance O. Rudolph encourages those interested to contact their local USDA Service center. To be considered for fiscal year 2022 funding, EQIP and ACEP applications must be submitted by November …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-29-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 29, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending October 29, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 16,500 head compared to 14,588 last week and …