The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently started issuing its weekly crop progress reports. For the week that ended April 18, NASS reports in Alabama, there were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork; in Florida 6.3 days; while in Georgia, there were 6.1 days.. Corn planted in Alabama was at 60%, which compares to 59% last year and the 5-year …
UGA Extension Peanut Agronomist: Don’t Be in a Rush to Put Peanuts in the Ground
Peanut planting will begin soon in Georgia. University of Georgia (UGA) Extension peanut agronomist Scott Monfort hopes not too soon, however, considering the cool nights still being experienced throughout the state. “The biggest thing is conditions. I know everybody’s chomping at the bit right now to start planting, and we’ve got at least one more week where we’re dropping down …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 4-19-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 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 on April 16, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,300 head compared to 11,071 last week …
Georgia Grown Cotton Medical Scrubs
By Ashley Robinson Georgia grown cotton is being used to create 100% cotton medical scrubs crafted entirely in the United States. The initiative, spearheaded by Field to Closet Cotton Therapeutics, is making the concept of American grown, 100% cotton scrubs, a reality. The long-term vision for this initiative is to support the U.S. cotton farmer, increase domestic demand for cotton …
Peanut Palooza: GPC to Host Event
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) invites peanut enthusiasts and others who want to learn about one of Georgia’s top row crops to its Kick Off to Planting Peanut Palooza celebration. “The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a kickoff to planting celebration. It’s called Peanut Palooza and it’s on Saturday, April 17 at our Georgia Peanut Commission office,” said Hannah Jones, …
Sunbelt Ag Expo to Return in 2021
What a difference a year makes. A year ago, Sunbelt Ag Expo officials were uncertain about the October show amid the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the pandemic continues to persist a year later, officials are preparing for the show’s return, says Chip Blalock, executive director of the Sunbelt Ag Expo. “It’s a lot different atmosphere around here. …
Two Big Burger Events Coming Up in Georgia
May will be Beef Month in Georgia, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) continues its efforts to prepare for all that will take place during that month. According to GBB Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans, a burger contest will be one of those events. But before that takes place, another big burger event will be held next week. Click …
GPC Reminds Growers of Upcoming Referendum
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) encourages all farmers to fill out a ballot for the referendum that determines if producers will reaffirm the commission or not. All ballots must be postmarked by April 16. According to the Georgia Peanut Commission, state law mandates a referendum be held every three years. Georgia peanut farmers invest $2 per ton to fund the …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 4-9-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 9, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending April 9, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,800 head compared to 10,090 last week and …
GDA Produce Safety Alliance April Virtual Training Session
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) wants producers to know they have scheduled another 2-day virtual Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training. According to GDA Produce Safety Education and Outreach Coordinator Maggie Brown, sign up for that virtual training is underway. This Grower Training Course satisfies the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement that requires at least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have …