By Clint Thompson University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Ag economist Adam Rabinowitz is hopeful producers will stick to their usual crop rotations this year when considering what commodities to produce. Rabinowitz is wary of farmers who might be tempted this planting season to switch planned acreage of cotton to peanuts due to cotton prices being drastically low. “Certainly, the cotton …
Hoping for More Peanut Butter Purchases
To help peanut farmers during this time of COVID-19, there are requests for USDA to make more purchases of peanut butter for various programs. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …
Auburn Extension Specialist: Farmers Need to Hit Home Run
By Clint Thompson Max Runge, Extension specialist in agricultural economics and rural sociology at Auburn University, believes Alabama row crop farmers are feeling the pressure of delivering a profitable season. That, more than anything else, will impact what they produce this year. “Ideally, we talk about this all the time, stick to your rotations and look for the long-term. A …
Alabama Beef Promotion Coming in May
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has worked hard to build on the efforts of promoting beef across the state. And according to Kayla Greer, ACA director of social media and communications, they just signed a deal to help launch a summer grilling campaign that starts in May. During this time of COVID-19, Kayla said they are excited to share some …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 04-17-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 17, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended April 17, 2020, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 5,000 head compared to 3,306 last week and …
Extension Economist Offers Reassurances about Meat Supplies
(ACES) — Smithfield Foods has closed a major pork processing facility in South Dakota causing concern about meat supplies and possible shortages among consumers, industry professionals and political pundits. An economist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System said consumers should think about the industry as a whole and the long-term logistics of moving not only meat supplies but also all …
USDA Invests in Partner-Driven Projects that Protect Natural Resources in Alabama
(USDA/NRCS) — USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that it is investing $1 in Alabama for a partner-driven conservation project through its Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). NRCS will leverage $1,000,235 in partner contributions in Alabama. “I’m excited to announce the first RCPP awards under the 2018 Farm Bill,” said Ben Malone, State Conservationist in Alabama. “Through collaboration and …
Alabama Farmers and Agribusinesses Eligible for Small Business Loans
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate wants to remind farmers and agribusinesses in the state facing unprecedented economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, they are eligible for small business loans. The Department of Treasury and Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that farms and agribusinesses are eligible for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans as long as …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Members Providing Beef Meals to First Responders
Due to COVID-19, many in Alabama are dealing with various issues. Some are busy responding to those affected by the pandemic. According to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Director, Erin Beasley, many of their members in counties across the state are helping to provide beef meals to various first responders. For more information about ACA, go to their website, bamabeef.org. …
Applying Insecticide in Furrow During Peanut Planting Helpful in Managing Thrips
By Clint Thompson Peanut planting season is upon us and farmers need to be wary of potential thrips pressure when they begin planting their crop, according to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension peanut entomologist Mark Abney. He wants producers to be prepared by applying an insecticide at planting. “If you plant peanuts, you’re going to have thrips. There’s a lot …