In a significant move for Alabama’s agricultural sector, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of five esteemed leaders to the Alabama Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Committee under the Trump Administration. This development underscores a commitment to bolstering support for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the state. If you’re involved in Alabama agriculture or simply …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Looking Forward to Alabama Legislative Session
Alabama Legislative Session Begins with Focus on Budgets and a Fast Timeline The Alabama legislative session begins this week in Montgomery, and agricultural groups are closely watching how lawmakers approach the final year of the quadrennium. Ahead of the session, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association shared insight into what producers can expect as legislators convene. “We are entering …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 01-09-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended January 9, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended January 9, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 10,781 head compared to 0 last week due to markets …
USDA Declares 19 Alabama Counties Disaster Areas Due to Drought
Severe Drought Takes a Toll on Alabama Farmers Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has officially designated 19 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas following prolonged drought conditions. The designation reflects widespread agricultural losses during the most recent growing season. “The drought severely affected several Alabama counties, impacting …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Highlighting Membership Mailing
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Kicks Off 2026 Membership Mailing Membership is the lifeblood of any cattlemen’s association, and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is starting the new year by highlighting its first membership mailing for 2026. The mailing is now circulating, and ACA leaders want producers across the state to know what to expect—and why renewing membership is so important. We …
Alabama Christmas Tree Farm Project Donates Trees To Marines
Alabama Agriculture Project Brings Christmas Trees and Holiday Joy to Marines in North Carolina The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has announced a heartwarming outcome from one of its efforts to strengthen and modernize Christmas tree production across the state. A research project conducted in partnership with Auburn University has resulted in the donation of more than 200 Christmas …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 12-19-2025
**This report will not be issued the next two weeks due to markets being closed for the Christmas and New Years holidays. Market coverage will resume the week of January 5, 2026.** Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended December 19, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Checkoff Council Approves Next Year’s Marketing Plan
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Approves 2026 Beef Checkoff Marketing Plan The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Checkoff Council has officially approved its 2026 Beef Checkoff marketing plan, setting priorities and budgets for the year ahead. The decision came during the council’s final quarterly board meeting of the year, a meeting traditionally focused on planning for the future of beef promotion and education in …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 12-12-2025
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended December 12, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- December 12, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 13,077 head compared to 11,787 last week and 12,565 last …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Opens Applications for 2026 Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has officially opened applications for the 2026 Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP), inviting emerging leaders across the state to take the next step in their involvement with the cattle industry. We caught up with Michael Smith of the ACA to learn more about the upcoming Class 13 program. Smith shared his enthusiasm, noting his personal …





