By Clint Thompson Grape cultivars released by UC Davis that are currently being researched by specialists at Auburn University could provide hope for farmers looking for a sustainable option in overcoming Pierce’s Disease. Elina Coneva, an Extension specialist in the Horticulture Department at Auburn University, said UC Davis’ grape breeding program recently developed European (Vitis vinifera) grape selections with resistance …
SLE Rodeo Postponed Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Last Friday, the City of Montgomery, Alabama announced they were closing all of its venues, including Garrett Coliseum. Thus, the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo announced it was postponing its 63rd annual Rodeo and Livestock Week in response to the growing concerns of the coronavirus. SLE Executive Director Erin Beasley says it’s very unfortunate for all of all of the …
Alabama Grower Pleased with Asgrow Soybean Varieties
Will Curtis, a farmer from Troy, Alabama, was recently determined the highest-yielding farmer in the state with 120 bushels per acre in the Asgrow National Yield Contest. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with Curtis about the variety he used to reach that mark, along with another variety he was also very pleased with. The right seed can push your yield …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 03-14-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 14, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-March 13, 2020, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,100 head compared to 9,496 last week and 10,492 …
Productive Week 6 for Alabama Legislature
Week six of the Alabama Legislative Session was a productive one, according to Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) Executive Director Leigha Cauthen. She looks at a few of the bills of interest across the state. To keep up with the bills being discussed this year, go to the AAC website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
Alabama NRCS Announces 2020 CSP Sign-Up
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama has announced the 2020 Conservation Stewardship Program Classic and Renewal (CStP) sign-up for farmers, ranchers and private landowners to apply for financial and technical assistance. The application deadline for renewals is March 20, 2020 and May 29, 2020 for the classic sign-up. NRCS accepts CStP applications throughout the year but makes funding selections at …
Beef Production Expected to Grow at a Slower Rate
By Clint Thompson Beef production is expected to grow at a slower rate, while demand should improve with the recent trade agreements being finalized, according to Amanda Smith, a public service associate in the University of Georgia Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Smith talked about the current state of the beef cattle market and the impact it’ll have on …
Auburn Specialist: Cotton Farmers Shouldn’t Waste Time Trying to Kill Aphids to Manage CLDV
By Clint Thompson Aphids may be vectors of cotton leafroll dwarf virus (CLDV), which causes cotton blue disease, but Auburn University plant pathologist Austin Hagan believes farmers shouldn’t waste time trying to kill them. He said that through preliminary work done last year, research showed that aphids can’t be killed very well. Even if a farmer sprays every week with …
Junior Beef and Rodeo Events Coming to Montgomery
The annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo will take place March 19-21 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Alabama. But, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA’s) Erin Beasley wants to remind everyone that there will be a lot of youth events taking place both this and next week. Again for tickets, go to slerodeo.com or call 1-888-2-Rodeo-2. To see a lineup of …
Peanut Vote Important Time in Industry’s Future in Alabama
By Clint Thompson Peanut producers in Alabama will voice their opinion next month on the future of the industry in the state. According to Jacob Davis, Executive Director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, a referendum will be held to determine whether farmers value efforts made on their behalf by the association in the past and want to continue those …