Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending October 21st, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA Designates 3 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Muscogee, Oglethorpe and Washington counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought.. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Georgia also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those counties are: Baldwin, Chattahoochee, Clarke, …
USDA Designates 6 Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Bibb, Chilton, Lauderdale, Macon, Russell and Tuscaloosa counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties …
What Implementation of GIPSA Rules Would Mean for Cattle Marketing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) recently sent three rules related to the buying and selling of livestock and poultry to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. But, there are some concerns in the livestock industry about these rules, including those raised by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. NCBA …
CME Considering Cash Settlement for Cattle Markets
CME Group officials last week indicated the group is considering switching to a cash settlement process for its live cattle futures. Traders continue to complain to CME regarding the extreme volatility in the live cattle futures, and are looking to CME group to bring some control back to the market. Sharp declines in price last fall led to the scrutiny. …
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Cathy Isom tells us about a new way to keep track of Chickens from across the country. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
Georgia Middle School Named Top FFA Chapter
From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization named its top chapters today during the 89th National FFA Organization & Expo. Outstanding Middle School: Madison County Middle FFA of Georgia Model of Excellence: Yelm FFA of Washington Student Development: Bullard FFA of Texas Chapter Development: Omak FFA of Washington Community Development: …
2016 Southeastern Hay Contest Awards Announced
The 2016 Southeastern Hay Contest awards were announced this week during the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo. According to Dr. Dennis Hancock with the University of Georgia, they had 269 entries this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …
Florida NRCS EQIP Signup Deadline is Friday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is reminding landowners across the state that Friday, October 21st is the signup deadline for 2017 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama Landowners Reminded NRCS Signup Deadline is Friday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind landowners that Friday, October 21st is the signup batching date for 2017 funding for various conservation programs. . Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …