Cattle producers from across the country were in Washington D.C. last week taking part in the annual NCBA Spring Legislative Session. Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association was one of those and said many items were discussed, especially the farm bill which is on everyone’s minds right now. Report (1:30 mp3)
Farm Bill Update
A budget framework has finally been resolved for a new farm bill but the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees still needs to decide on where the additional farm bill funding is coming from. Senate Ag Committee chairman Tom Harkin says the framework is at the $10 billion above baseline level. Report(1:00 mp3) Senate Ag Committee ranking Republican …
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has the figure’s from cattle markets across Alabama this past week. Report (1:00 mp3)
AL Producer Voices Concern on CRP & Cattlemen Get Industry Forecast
Cattlemen from across the country are in Washington D.C. right now for the annual NCBA Spring Legislative Conference. Vice Chairman of NCBA’s Policy Divison Eric Smith of Reform, Alabama talked with USDA officials about the drought in the Southeast and how flexibility with CRP acres could help producers. Report (1:00 mp3) Also at the event in our nation’s capitol producers got an an industry forecast …
AL Cattle Adding Pounds to Cut Costs
In a belt-tightening year for cattle producers, Auburn University Economist Walt Prevatt says adding a few pounds to your animals can help. Report (1:00 mp3)
Alabama Prospective Plantings
According to the Prospective Plantings report released this week by USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service, farmers intend to plant more soybeans and less corn this year and Alabama farmers are expecting to follow that trend. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS
AL New Programs Promoting Beef
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Ed Whatley said they are underway with the various beef checkoff promotions across the state in which some involve new advertising being distributed across the nation.  Report (1:00 mp3)
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has the figure’s from cattle markets across Alabama this past week. Report (1:00 mp3)
Great Time for Peanuts
The National Peanut Board wants growers to know this is a great time for peanuts.   Report (1:00 mp3)   To learn more click Here
AL Holding Beef Excellence Program
Cattle producers across Alabama are invited to participate in the Beef Excellence Program coming up in May at Auburn University. Report (1:00 mp3)Â To learn more or to register, click Here