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 …
GCC, GPC Remind Growers About Upcoming Field Day at UGA Tifton
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) remind producers about the upcoming University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day on the UGA Tifton Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Both commission groups sponsor the event. It is held every year to provide growers timely information and about research being conducted on campus, …
Georgia Beef Board Kicks Off Ag in the Classroom
Getting the beef message out to Georgia students is another important aspect of the Beef Checkoff program, and a variety of materials were developed for teachers and students to help do this. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are once again kicking off another year of their Ag in the Classroom. From recipes to beef …
Will Georgia Fruit Have a Home?
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 Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
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 Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …