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The Farm Monitor shines a light on Southeastern agriculture and is the only weekly news and information program dedicated to Georgia’s largest and most important industry: agriculture.
Each week, our staff travels the state and nation to cover stories of interest to farmers and consumers. While Georgia agriculture and farming are the show’s main focus, we also bring you national agriculture issues, consumer information, cooking segments, and entertaining feature stories about rural life and interesting people. read more
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Drought remains a major risk, with the ERS reporting that 98 percent of the U.S. cotton production area was affected by drought in early May.
The coalition says the program was designed to make cover crop enrollment faster and easier for producers.
Canadian industry leaders argue the tax policies cited by U.S. officials are similar to exemptions already used by American growers.
Farmers say weather extremes and rising costs are creating a more challenging season across Georgia peach country.
Despite tighter supplies, U.S. wheat exports continue trending higher as international buyers seek consistent quality and reliable service.
Higher placements lifted feedlot inventories, but slower marketings point to continued tightness in finished cattle movement.
Higher input costs and tighter cash flow are keeping pressure on farm income, credit needs, and capital spending.
Commissioner Sid Miller says productive farmland, water resources, and rural infrastructure are increasingly under pressure as data centers continue growing across Texas.
The Meat Institute says meat sales reached a record $112 billion last year as protein demand remained strong nationwide.
The Livestock Conservancy says protecting rare breeds helps preserve genetic diversity and long-term agricultural resilience.