The beef industry and NASCAR teamed together this past week for the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300” race in Daytona, Florida. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman she was there to help promote the beef message. For more information about Beef Checkoff programs in Georgia, contact the GBB office in …
Saturated Soils: Georgia Farmers Sidelined Due to Wet Weather
Georgia farmers are sidelined right now because of excessive rainfall in January and February. This could become problematic with planting season just around the corner. “We’re at or above saturated conditions right now all around. Any extra rainfall we’re getting right now, we’re losing to run-off. Our ponds and reservoirs and creeks are all at full capacity. I don’t think …
GDA Produce Safety Alliance Holding Virtual Training Session
A few weeks ago, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) held a 2-day virtual Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training where the slots filled up quick. We told you then they were already working on plans to hold another training. According to GDA Produce Safety Education and Outreach Coordinator Maggie Brown, sign-up for that virtual training is underway. These Grower Training …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 2-12-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended February 12, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended-February 12, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,700 head compared to 9,196 last week and 7,909 …
No Beef Expo, But Georgia Junior Livestock Show is Next Week
After much deliberation and reviewing all options, the Georgia Beef Expo committee elected to cancel the 2021 Georgia Beef Expo that was scheduled for April 2-3 in Perry. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin says this was the most prudent course of action for that event. Another event that has been on the calendar for some time will …
Big Announcements During Georgia Legislative Session
Week five of the 2021 Georgia State Legislative Session was another busy one for lawmakers. According to Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley, that included some big announcements. To keep track of activities during the 2021 legislative session, go to the GAC website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Survey Indicates 11.5 Million U.S. Cotton Acres to Be Planted
According to the National Cotton Council’s 40th annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey, U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 11.5 million cotton acres in 2021, down 5.2% from 2020. Upland cotton intentions are 11.3 million acres, down 4.9% from 2020, while extra-long staple (ELS) intentions of 161,000 acres represent a 20.7% decline. The NCC questionnaire was mailed in December to …
Georgia Beef Promoted During Chili Week
The Beef Checkoff program in Georgia took part in a new event recently. According to Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans, restaurants that participated in Atlanta Chili Week cooked thousands of bowls of chili. For more information about this and other Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Peanut Research and Report Day
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) will hold their Research and Report Day virtually this Wednesday, February 10th. Tyron Spearman says producers are invited to listen in to hear about the latest in peanut research efforts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
Georgia Beef Expo Cancelled
The Georgia Beef Expo committee has announced it has elected to cancel the 2021 Georgia Beef Expo that was scheduled for April 2-3 in Perry, Georgia. The committee explored different options in an attempt to continue the tradition but felt this was the most prudent course of action considering the uncertainty in travel for exhibitors and the recent spike in …