The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2021 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. And 4 members from Florida and Georgia are among the 16 finalists. The American Star Awards represent the best of the best among thousands of American FFA Degree …
Senator Boozman, Listening Session Highlight Saturday at Peanut Conference
By Clint Thompson Saturday’s conclusion to the Southern Peanut Growers Conference allowed leaders of the four-state Southern Peanut Farmers Federation to hear from peanut producers. The listening session was valuable for the success of the industry moving forward, said Don Koehler, executive director of the Georgia Peanut Commission. “With this farm bill looking right down the pipe and that’s coming …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 7-16-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 16, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending July 16, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,100 head compared to 0 last week and …
Welcomed Return for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
By Clint Thompson The return of the Southern Peanut Growers Conference this weekend in Panama City Beach, Florida is a welcomed sight for growers and industry leaders, says, Ken Barton, executive director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association. “It was great to welcome all the peanut growers, the staff from the four grower associations and had our sponsors back to …
Dr. Janemarie Hennebelle Appointed as Georgia’s Next State Veterinarian
(ATLANTA/July 13, 2021) — Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black has appointed Dr. Janemarie Hennebelle as Georgia’s next State Veterinarian, succeeding Dr. Robert Cobb, who retired in June 2021. Hennebelle has served as Assistant State Veterinarian since September of 2016. In her new role, Hennebelle will oversee the Animal Health Division of the Georgia Department of Agriculture while managing staff …
UGA Tifton to Host Vaccine Clinic
By Clint Thompson The University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton campus is providing a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic this Friday, July 16 at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. The event is open to all those interested in receiving the Moderna vaccine, which will be administered by pharmacists from the local Wal-Mart Marketplace. Any UGA and U.S. Department of Agriculture faculty, …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 7-9-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama (for the week ended July 2, 2021), Florida and Georgia (for the week ended July 9, 2021), compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended July 2, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,000 …
Deadline to Signup for EQIP Practice in Georgia is Thursday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia reminds producers and landowners in the state that they are holding a targeted signup to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry through voluntary conservation practices. But, the deadline to sign up for this assistance is Thursday, July 15. Terrance O. Rudolph, state conservationist for NRCS in Georgia said, “We will use this EQIP signup to …
Minimal Agricultural Impact from Tropical Storm Elsa
While Tropical Storm Elsa continues to work its way up the East Coast, the storm overall is not expected to have a major agricultural impact. Here is USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey. But, some localized issues due to strong winds and flooding have occurred. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …
GPC Supporting Anthony Alfredo in This Weekend’s NASCAR Race
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) will once again support NASCAR driver Anthony Alfredo and the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports team at the Atlanta Motor Speedway race this weekend. The commission sponsored Alfredo in a race in Atlanta earlier this year in March. The Georgia Peanut Commission will also make a second donation to Canine Assistants, a non-profit organization, dedicated …