Citrus acreage in Georgia continues to increase. While it didn’t double like it did in 2020, it still increased by 50%, says Jake Price, University of Georgia Lowndes County Extension coordinator. During a citrus growers’ summer update meeting on Aug. 25 in Lowndes County, Price said that Georgia’s citrus acreage has ballooned to 2,700 acres in 46 counties. The state …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 8-27-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 27, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending Aug 27, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,100 head compared to 13,096 last week and …
GCA Looking Forward to Region Roundups
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) hopes producers will make plans to attend one of their Region Roundups taking place next month. GCA Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, says these will be held every Thursday in September. For dates and locations of the GCA Region Roundups click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 8-20-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 20, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending Aug 20, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,100 head compared to 15,443 last week and …
GPC to Host Multiple Listening Sessions
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds producers about the upcoming listening sessions later this month that will help industry leaders prepare for the 2023 farm bill. The three sessions’ days and locations are as follows Aug. 24 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Decatur County Extension Office; 101 B Ag Lane, Bainbridge, Georgia 39817 Aug. 26 1 p.m. …
Georgia Beef Board Staff Attends Checkoff Sessions
Staff members with the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) attended the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville last week. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they were able to take part in the Beef Checkoff highlight sessions, where producers were making decisions on future programs. Learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia on the GBB website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …
Georgia Longleaf Pine Groundcover Restoration Program
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia invites producers interested in learning more about longleaf pine to take part in a groundcover restoration program. The Virtual Longleaf Groundcover 201 Academy, which starts August 30, is being sponsored by the Chattahoochee Fall Line Conservation Partnership and hosted by the Longleaf Alliance. The program will focus on restoration, as expert instruction will be provided …
Timeliness Remains Key for Peanut Producers Managing Diseases
By Clint Thompson All things considering, Southeast peanut producers are producing a strong crop. But with harvest time getting closer, growers need to stay vigilant with their fungicide sprays, especially amid a saturated summer. “What’s top of mind right now is being timely. I’ve been in a lot of fields, and we’ve seen plenty of leaf spot and white mold …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 8-13-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 13, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending Aug 13, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,500 head compared to 20,137 last week and …
Georgia Cotton Producers Encouraged to Scout for Corn Earworms
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension remind producers about the need to scout for corn earworms (CEW). UGA Extension cotton entomologist Phillip Roberts stresses the importance of protecting against increased infestations. “We don’t have any widespread problems on the farm at this time, but we’re seeing an increase in activity. We need …