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Lettuce Distribution Expanded in Alabama Through Grant

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Funding, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Extreme Green Farms Awarded $165,000 RFSI Grant to Expand Local Food Capacity The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries announced this week a major investment into the state’s local food infrastructure. Commissioner Rick Pate and his team awarded Extreme Green Farms a $165,000 grant through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program, a move aimed at improving both storage and …

Beef Month

October is Beef Month in Alabama

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle, Events, Marketing

Alabama Cattlemen Celebrate 61st Annual Beef Month This October The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is proud to kick off October as Beef Month in Alabama, now celebrating its 61st year. This long-standing tradition recognizes the contributions of Alabama’s beef cattle industry, while promoting the enjoyment and nutritional value of beef across the state. Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of the Alabama …

weekly livestock market

Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-03-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 3, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- October 3, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,144 head compared to 11,409 last week and 13,059 last …

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October Proclaimed as Alabama’s Farm To School Month

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Education

October Proclaimed Farm to School Month in Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has officially proclaimed October as Farm to School Month in Alabama, celebrating the meaningful connection between local farmers, students, and schools. The proclamation brings attention to the Alabama Farm to School Program, which continues to grow in both impact and investment. Since October 2020, the program has received $1.595 …

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Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-26-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 26 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- September 26, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,409 head compared to 11,273 last week and 10,931 last …

Farmer’s Day

October 12th Proclaimed as Farmers Day in Alabama

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Economy, Events

Governor Kay Ivey Proclaims October 12 as Farmer’s Day in Alabama Farmers across Alabama are getting long-overdue recognition thanks to a new statewide observance. Last week, Governor Kay Ivey officially proclaimed October 12th as Farmer’s Day in Alabama, joined by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate. We spoke with Commissioner Pate to learn what inspired this important …

Alabama Cattle Producers Urged to Report Drought Conditions as Dry Spell Intensifies

Dale Sandlin Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Drought, Drought

As dry conditions continue to worsen across the state, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is asking cattle producers to take an active role in documenting the impact on their operations. These real-time reports help state climatologists and agencies monitor conditions more accurately—and could influence eligibility for emergency livestock programs. We spoke with Erin Beasley of the ACA to learn more …

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Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-19-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 19, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- September 19, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,273 head compared to 12,623 last week and 11,106 last …

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Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-12-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 12, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At the Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending September 12th, receipts at the 16 markets totaled 12,623 head compared to 11,997 sold a week prior …

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Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 09-05-2025

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended September 05, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended September 05, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,997 head compared to 10,604 last week and 14,359 last …