Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 23, 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 23, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 12,961 head compared to 9,832 last week and 11,658 last …
Southeast Farmers and Landowners Invited to Conservation Conference
Farmers and landowners across the Southeast are being reminded that the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia, in collaboration with McIntosh S.E.E.D., are holding the Southeast Region Farmers and Landowners Conservation and Outreach Conference. This free indoor/outdoor event will be held September 19th in Brunswick, Georgia. There will be various discussions about renewing forestry and agriculture with climate smart and sustainable …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-16-2024
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 16, 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 16, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 9,832 head compared to 14,241 last week and 13,353 last …
Hurricane Debby Not as Damaging to Agriculture as Espected
Hurricane Debby was not as damaging to agriculture as had been expected. Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-09-2024
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 …