The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their annual Cattle Inventory Report, and as of January 1, 2021, the number of all cattle and calves in the U.S. totaled 93.6 million head, down slightly from the 93.8 million head on January 1, 2020. All cows and heifers that have calved, at 40.6 million head, were slightly below the 40.7 million head on …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 1-29-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 29, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-January 29, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 8,000 head compared to 15,227 last week and 12,498 …
Georgia Lawmakers Involved in Committee Meetings
Week three of the 2021 Georgia State Legislative Session saw lawmakers involved in committee meetings, getting that process underway. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman the budget process is also moving forward quickly. To keep track of activities during the 2021 legislative session, go to the GAC website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …
2020 Cotton Quality Awards
The Georgia Cotton Commission recognized the 2020 Cotton Quality Award winners during Wednesday’s virtual annual meeting. The winners include: Region 1 Less than 500 acres, Producer-Chad Hawkins, Ginner-Sconyers Gin and Warehouse Company, Wilcox County; 500-1,000 acres, Producer-Wendell Hobby, Ginner-Sconyers Gin and Warehouse Company, Turner County; more than 1,000 acres, Producer-Wilson Keene, Ginner-Sconyers Gin and Warehouse Company, Dodge County Region 2 …
GDA Produce Safety Alliance to Hold More Training Sessions
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) held a 2-day virtual Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training this week. According to GDA Education and Outreach Associate Elizabeth Danforth, they are already working on plans to hold another training in a few weeks. Grower Training Courses satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement that requires at least one supervisor or responsible party for …
Weather Main Factor in Seed Coat Fragment Issue
One of the main takeaways from the 2020 cotton season remains the issue with seed coat fragments and the abnormally high number of reported instances in cotton this year. Ed Barnes, Senior Director, Agricultural & Environmental Research at Cotton Incorporated, talked to Georgia cotton producers during Wednesday’s annual Georgia Cotton Commission meeting about the surge in seed coat fragment occurrences. …
Virtual Platform: Georgia Ag Forecast is Friday
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 Georgia Ag Forecast Seminar will be virtual this year on Friday, Jan. 29. But it is still expected to present timely information for producers and industry experts. Those interested can still register for the event which is slated to start at 9:30 a.m. Keynote Topics Keynote topics will focus on agritourism and COVID-19’s …
GCC Annual Meeting to be Held on Jan. 27
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) annual meeting may be virtual this year, but it still will present producers with timely, relevant information for the upcoming year. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. It will feature a plethora of speakers and informative topics, says Taylor Sills, GCC Executive Director. “Our meeting is obviously very important …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 1-22-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 22, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-January 22, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,000 head compared to 9,614 last week and 11,573 …
Georgia Trials Offer Rootstock Choices
Ongoing citrus rootstock trials being conducted by the University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension in Lowndes County hold promise for increased yields, improved fruit quality, and greater disease resistance. Jake Price, UGA Extension agent and Lowndes County Extension coordinator, has six local citrus rootstock/variety trials with varying objectives. The trees are custom-produced by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-certified citrus nurseries …