The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) saw their 81st Annual Convention and Trade Show wrap up Saturday in Huntsville, and new ACA officers were installed. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with their 2024 president, Terry Slaten from Cullman county. Along with Slaten, the 2024 ACA officer team also includes President Elect-Keith Glover of Hale County, Vice President-Wyatt Sasser from Covington County, and Treasurer-Richard Meadows …
Weather Factors Could Affect the Grain Trade
Weather factors could affect the grain trade. Mark Oppold has more on that along with news about a big event coming up this week. . Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 Enhancement Board Track Record …
Looking at February’s Cattle on Feed Report
After last month’s cattle inventory report, this month’s cattle on feed report is not too surprising. USDA’s Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
USDA Equity Commission Report Released
The Agriculture Secretary discusses the final report of recommendations by the Department’s Equity Commission. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) held its inaugural National Equity Summit to celebrate the work of the USDA Equity Commission and recommit to the progress the Department has made under the Biden-Harris Administration to improve access and …
ACA Pleased with Annual Convention
The 81st annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show continues today in Huntsville, Alabama. Cattle producers from across the state are on hand for the annual event, which pleases ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiserman caught up with her this morning. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 02-23-2024
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended February 23, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- February 23, 2024, receipts at 17 markets totaled an estimated 14,262 head compared to 9,147 last week and …
GCC Reminds Growers About UPW Trainings
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds farmers that Using Pesticides Wisely (UPW) training locations have been announced for 2024. It is vital that growers attend a UPW course to help Georgia maintain its pesticide stewardship reputation. All applicators must be trained to use in-crop dicamba products: Engenia, XtendiMax and Tavium. The training will fulfill federal label requirements that ensures each …
Corn Trends in USDA Outlook
What are some of the trends found in USDA’s outlook for the domestic corn balance sheet this year? Rod Bain tells us. Listen to Rod Bain’s program here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 Enhancement …
Senators: Livestock Consolidation a “Bad Deal” For Consumers, Ranchers
Senators Chuck Grassley and Jon Tester encourage their Senate colleagues to oppose recent efforts that they say will weaken the Packers and Stockyards Act. The upcoming Fiscal year 2024 Agriculture Appropriations bill (.pdf) includes provisions Grassley and Tester say would “prevent USDA from enforcing the Packers and Stockyards Act to hold multi-national food manufacturers accountable.” Grassley, an Iowa Republican, and …
USDA-NRCS in Georgia Seeks Proposals from Conservation Minded Partners
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) is requesting proposals to assist with implementing some key priorities. The objective of this Notice of Funding is to obtain Technical Services and Projects to enhance conservation technical assistance and Farm Bill program delivery across Georgia. Conservation minded organizations, who wish to apply, should demonstrate how they can ensure equity in the delivery …