Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Daniel Blackman visited two urban agriculture sites, Metro-Atlanta Urban Farm and an urban backyard farm created by the youngest organic farmer of Georgia. This visit highlighted the importance of urban agriculture’s role with the environment and community and showcased successful impact and outreach at all levels. “The contributions of community leaders …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 07-22-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 22, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended July 22, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,600 head compared to 16,545 last week and …
Georgia Counties Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day Moved to August 2
The Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day was originally scheduled to be held this Thursday, but late last week it was announced the event had been rescheduled for August 2. Tyron Spearman explains why. The 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day will now be held August 2nd starting at 8:00am Eastern time and running until 11:30am. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 07-15-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 15, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended-July 15, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 16,500 head compared to 0 last week and 15,123 …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Postpones Field Day
The Sunbelt Ag Expo staff has announced due to wet field conditions, the 2022 Field Day event which was scheduled for July 21st has been postponed. They note the much needed rain from a dry spring has left the fields in an impassable condition. Field Day at the Darrell Williams Research Farm is a driving experience for those interested in learning more about the new research …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 07-01-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 1, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended July 01, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,900 head compared to 11,357 last week and …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 06-24-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended June 24, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended June 24, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,400 head compared to 10,487 last week and …
Georgia Cattlemen Invited to Connection Quarterly Meetings
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) invites producers across the state to take part in their upcoming Connection Quarterly Meetings. These meetings will be open to all members and prospective members, and are designed to offer an opportunity to attend educational seminars focusing on four main areas: Producer Education, Market Development, Community Engagement, and Legislative Representation. After a lunch, the meeting will continue with …
UGA Extension: Keep Cotton Watered to Get Off to Good Start
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension remind growers to keep their crop watered amid the hot and dry weather currently sweltering the South Georgia region. UGA Extension cotton agronomist Camp Hand discusses the importance of producers ensuring their crop is receiving adequate moisture. “If you’ve planted in the past week or so, definitely …