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 …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 03-6-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 6, 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 06, 2020, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,500 head compared to 8,723 last week and 7,159 …
Ag Lime Labeling Bill Moving in Alabama Legislature
Alabama lawmakers have made it through five weeks of the 2020 Alabama Legislative Session, but thus far there haven’t been many bills of interest to agriculture in the state discussed. But Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) Executive Director Leigha Cauthen looks at a few that have, including the ag lime labeling bill. To keep up with the bills being discussed this …
Pate Pleased With Recent Trade News
Farmers across Alabama are finding it hard to get any field work done right now due to wet conditions. That’s Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate, who knows while the rain is slowing field work for the 2020 crops, he is encouraged by the recent trade news to help Alabama farmers. For more information and updates, visit the ADAI website. …
Alabama State Vet Updates Traceability Efforts
During the recent Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention, one topic discussed was animal traceability, an issue the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been working with for quite some time. Alabama State Veterinarian, Dr. Tony Frazier, says they recently received updated information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) about tag usage. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
Another Frost Event Likely for Parts of Southeast Region
By Clint Thompson The Southeast is not out of the woods for a late frost event, which could be costly for peach producers and blueberry growers in Georgia and Alabama. Pam Knox, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension climatologist, said some blueberry farmers are especially concerned since their plants have already started producing a crop. “Because it’s been such a warm …
Cotton Farmers Need to Avoid Applying too Much Nitrogen
By Clint Thompson Too much nitrogen in your cotton crop this season can damage potential yields and lead to pest outbreaks, according to Audrey Gamble, an assistant professor and Extension specialist at Auburn University. “Cotton, in particular, we have to put out nitrogen to ensure maximize yields, but we can also start to see a yield penalty when we put …
SLE Rodeo Coming in Two Weeks
With March here, that means it’s about time for the 2020 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo. It will be held March 19-21 in Montgomery, Alabama. This past year, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) hired Lauren Wilson to take over as the new Director of Rodeo Programs, and she told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman all about this year’s event. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Alabama Message to Potential Hemp Growers: Know What You’re Getting Into
By Clint Thompson Auburn University Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Katelyn Kesheimer has a message for all farmers interested in growing hemp this year: Know what you’re getting into. During this year’s hemp meetings, which continue in March throughout Alabama, Kesheimer and other specialists are discussing economics, insects, weeds and diseases that are associated with hemp production. “We’re very clear …