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 Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
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 …
Signup Now for Georgia Beef Board Updates
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) continues to work in various ways to get the message about the Beef Checkoff out to producers. And according to Taylor Evans, GBB director of public relations, they are now doing that through a newsletter. To learn more, contact the GBB office in Macon or go to their website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …
PGRs Key for Cotton Producers
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds producers about the importance of plant growth regulators (PGRs) this time of year. Camp Hand, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Cotton Agronomist, discusses the significance of using PGRs, which are chemicals that help slow down the cotton growth, not shrink it. “With most of the crop squaring, I’d be in the field …
Scott Discusses His Priorities
Folks across the country took a nice break for the 4th of July holiday, but many are heading back to work. Lawmakers have various issues in front of them to deal with when they return to Washington D.C. Rep. David Scott from Georgia, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, recently talked about his priorities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 6-25-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 25, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending June 25, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,000 head compared to 12,800 last week and …
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Animal Industry Division has confirmed Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) in domestic rabbits at a single Cobb County premise. The investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the virus and there are currently no other confirmed or suspect cases in Georgia. RHDV2 is a highly contagious Calicivirus that affects domestic rabbits, as …
Beef in the Classroom for Georgia Students
While the summer grilling season is underway, efforts are also underway for schools to reopen in a couple of months. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans, explains what they are doing to promote beef in schools across the state. GBB has a variety of materials available for teachers and students. From recipes to beef cut charts, …
Registration Ongoing for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
By Clint Thompson Registration is ongoing for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference, scheduled for July 15-17 at the Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation returns for its annual in-person conference after having last year’s event cancelled amid COVID-19. Georgia Peanut Commission Executive Director Don Koehler discusses the significance of this event …