The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) is in the process of building their membership numbers, and thus are announcing some great incentives. GCA Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin says these incentives for both new and existing members are tied around the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo coming up next month in Moultrie. More information about becoming a GCA member can be found on …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 9-17-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 17, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending Sep 17, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 16,500 head compared to 16,508 last week and …
Cotton Diseases a Factor for Georgia Producers
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension plant pathologist Bob Kemerait caution growers about various diseases that could be problematic over the final weeks of this year’s production season. Kemerait said the excessive rains this summer have sparked three diseases that growers need to be wary of. “With all the moisture we’ve had and with …
Georgia Beef Boosting Immune Systems
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is teaming up with medical professionals in the state to help them boost their immune systems during this trying time of Covd-19. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are helping out by sponsoring cookouts. More about this and other Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia can be found on the GBB website. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ending 9-10-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 10, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending September 10, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 16,200 head compared to 10,500 last week and …
Georgia Virtual Workshop for Small and Beginning Livestock and Forage Producers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia invites small and beginning livestock and forage producers to participate in a virtual workshop being held September 23rd. The event, being conducted through Team Agriculture Georgia and USDA in Georgia, will run that day from 9am-11am. The propose of the workshop is to introduce participants to conservation minded practices for all types of livestock and …
USDA to Survey Farm Chemical Use and Production Costs
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has announced they will be gathering information about production practices from producers across Alabama and Georgia, as part of the 2021 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). This year, NASS is reaching out to survey cotton and corn producers across the region. Starting in October, NASS representatives will call producers to set up an …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Cancels Region Roundups
Due to the increase in Covid cases statewide, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) has elected to cancel the remaining 2021 Region Roundups. The concern for the safety of their members prompted the cancellations. This includes the September 9th event that was scheduled in Athens, the September 16th event in Lyons, the September 23rd event in Oak Park and the September 30th event in Tifton. All have …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 9-3-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 3, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending Sep 03, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,500 head compared to 17,099 last week and …
Sunbelt Ag Expo is Back, the Future Is Now
After having to cancel the 2020 show due to Covid-19, the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition announced this week they will be celebrating the 43rdAnniversary of the show October 19-21, 2021. Over 1,200 exhibitors will be at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga displaying and demonstrating products. Crowned as North America’s Premier Farm Show® and the largest Farm Show in America with field …