Georgia Peanut Commission, UGA CAES, USDA-ARS National Peanut Lab to Coordinate Tour By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds producers and industry leaders about the upcoming Georgia Peanut Tour scheduled for Sept. 14-16. Tim Brenneman, University of Georgia plant pathologist and chairman of the peanut committee this year, provides insight into what attendees can expect this year. …
Nitrogen Importance: GCC, UGA Remind Producers About Nutrient’s Significance
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers the importance of ensuring enough nitrogen has been applied to this year’s crop. “I think your top priority right now, I know a lot of people want to get in the field and spray pix and stuff like that but if you have not been able to get in the …
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Update
(GDA/August 3, 2021) — The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Animal Industry Division confirmed Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) in domestic rabbits at a single Gwinnett County premise. This is the second confirmed case this year. The investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the virus and currently it does not appear to be linked to the Cobb …
Georgia Beef Board Staff to Attend Checkoff Sessions
Staff members with the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) will be heading to the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, Tennessee next week. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are looking forward attending the Beef Checkoff highlight sessions. Learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia on the GBB website. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
GDA Produce Safety Alliance to Hold In-Person Training Session
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has announced they will hold an in-person Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training August 12 in Tifton. According to GDA Produce Safety Education and Outreach Coordinator Maggie Brown, sign up for that training event is underway. The Grower Training Course satisfies the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement that requires at least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 7-30-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 30, 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 30, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,100 head compared to 13,740 last week and …
Seven Georgia Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of …
Disaster Assistance Available to Georgia Communities Impacted by Tropical Storm Elsa
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced they are prepared to help farmers, ranchers and communities recover from damages brought on by Tropical Storm Elsa. Georgia agricultural producers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center to learn about the programs available to help them recover. This includes programs covering crop, land, infrastructure, and livestock losses. Local governments …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 7-23-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 23, 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 23, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,700 head compared to 15,123 last week and …
GCA Looking Forward to Summer Conference
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) hopes you’ll make plans to attend the 2021 GCA Summer Conference in Hiawassee, GA July 29-31, 2021. They will be at the Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge and are looking forward to a great time of fellowship and productive working committee meetings. GCA Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin, says this will be a great opportunity for their members …