Thursday, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) and USDA’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial, backyard flock located in Toombs County, Georgia. Samples were taken on May 29th after the flock owners reported sick birds and an increased rate of mortality. After testing for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, …
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Confirmed in a Backyard Flock in Georgia
(ATLANTA/June 2, 2022) — The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) have confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial, backyard flock (non-poultry) located in Toombs County, Georgia. This is the first confirmation of HPAI in Georgia. Avian influenza does not pose a risk to the …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day to Return July 21
The Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day is set for July 21, barring another summer of excessive rain events. “We’re looking forward to the field day coming up July 21. We’re going to do the drive-thru concept again that we started in 2020. It was one of the silver linings of the pandemic,” Blalock said. “Our farmers can come through between …
May Beef Month Wrapping Up in Georgia
May has been Beef Month in Georgia, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has been busy conducting a variety of promotions throughout the month. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman the annual event went great and lets us know who their annual Best Burger Contest winner is. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotion in Georgia, …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 05-27-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended May 27, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 28, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,600 head compared to 13,833 last week and …
New Summer Intern Promoting Beef in Georgia
While May Beef Month continues in Georgia, a new person has joined the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) staff to help promote beef throughout the summer. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans welcomes the new ag communications student to their staff. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 05-20-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended May 20, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 20, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,800 head compared to 9,232 last week and …
Promoting EQIP in Georgia
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia wants to remind producers and landowners across the state that technical or financial assistance can be applied for year-round through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Through EQIP, agricultural producers receive assistance to implement structural and management conservation practices that optimize environmental benefits on working agricultural land. Georgia State Conservationist Terrance O. Rudolph says EQIP covers all …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day to be Held in July
It has been announced that the 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day will be held July 21 in Moultrie, Ga. Farmers from across the Southeast are invited to learn practical information from the region’s top agricultural scientists about the newest technologies that can be used to improve your operation. The half-day driving tour event is free for anyone who works in …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Announces Quarterly Meetings
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Events Committee has announced they are moving to a quarterly meeting schedule, thus foregoing the GCA Summer Conference. These meetings will be open to all members and prospective members, and one will take place during the annual GCA Convention. Each will be a full day event, starting with a tour of an operation in the area of …