Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 9, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 9, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 14,241 head compared to 9,819 last week and 12,410 last …
Washed Out: Southeast Georgia Cotton Fields Under Water Following Hurricane Debby
By Clint Thompson Counties located on the east side of I-75 in Georgia are in a much dire situation with their cotton fields compared to those on the west side, following Hurricane Debby and its excessive rainfall this week. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, highlighted the situation facing cotton growers in the southeast part of the …
USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Hurricane Debby
(USDA/WASHINGTON, August 7, 2024) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Hurricane Debby, which continues its track up the East Coast. USDA staff in offices across the country are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to producers and …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-02-2024
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 2, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: No report was issued for AL this week. FL Livestock Market Report: At Florida Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 02, 2024, receipts at 10 …
UGA Peanut Agronomist Provides Crop Update
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s peanut crop has experienced a “roller coaster” of a ride during the first couple of months of production. The up-and-down weather trends have challenged production. But the crop still has potential, says Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist. It just needs more consistent rainfall. “Things look good right this minute, but we need the …
UGA Cotton Agronomist: Potential to Have Really Good Year
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s cotton crop may have started late due to excessive spring rains but is starting to take off, says Camp Hand, University of Georgia Extension cotton agronomist. This summer’s high temperatures have spurred cotton growth significantly. “Whenever we start looking at how the crop is progressing, we start looking at temperatures and models based on crop growth …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 07-26-2024
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 26, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. This report will not be published next week due to market reporters attending training.Market coverage will resume 8/7/2024 AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended …
Fall Armyworms a Problem in Dry Areas Across Southeast Region
By Clint Thompson The lingering dry spell felt this summer has exacerbated the fall armyworm damage being observed in hay fields. Lisa Baxter, University of Georgia State Forage Extension Specialist, discussed the damage farmers are experiencing, not just in Georgia, but across the Southeast. “Fall armyworms can completely decimate a field overnight. Unfortunately, the better quality forage you have and …
White Mold Disease a Concern for Georgia Peanuts
By Clint Thompson Weather conditions have been conducive for disease buildup in Georgia peanuts, one disease in particular; white mold. Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Extension plant pathologist, discussed his concerns with white mold at last week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Savannah, Georgia. “What concerns me most as an Extension specialist in Georgia and working with diseases on peanuts …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 07-19-2024
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 19, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- July 19, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,571 head compared to 12,970 last week and 12,814 last …