Due to a recent number of cattle thefts in Alabama, Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks held a press conference in Montgomery Wednesday which also included Dr. Billy Powell of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association. The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is offering a $1000 reward for animals stolen from their members who had a sign like this posted on their property. To learn …
AL Ag Commissioner Heads NASDA
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks was elected President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) during their semi-annual meeting last week. Listen to report here: Listen to interview by Randall Weiseman with Commissioner Sparks: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
New Biofuel Sources
New sources of biofuels were the focus of the recent Northwest Florida Bioenergy Conference and Expo. One of those sources is forest products according to University of Florida forest utilization professor Marion Marinescu who coordinated the conference. Listen to report here: At Auburn University, assistant research professor Ron Putt is studying the feasibility of using algae from catfish farms for …
ACA Offering Reward after Cattle Thefts
Due to a recent number of cattle thefts in the state, Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is reminding everyone about their $1000 reward of thefts of cattle from their members. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
AL Beefing Up Blood Supply
When it comes to beefing up the blood supply in Alabama, Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said it’s a great promotion and one that is underway and working well through the Red Cross. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture runs through last week’s numbers compiled from the cattle markets around the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …
AL Ready for October Beef Month
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is gearing up for October Beef Month, which Dr. Billy Powell says is an annual event they always look forward too. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
AL Producers Invited to Intensive Grazing Tour
The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service invites producers from across the state to attend an Irrigated Intensive Grazing System Farm Tour coming up October 8th in Morgan County. To learn more about the tour or to reserve your spot call the Morgan County NRCS Office at 256-773-6541. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Sunbelt Expo Includes Livestock Events
We are just 3 weeks away from the anual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition in Moultrie, Georgia and their Executive Director, Chip Blaclock, says the show will of course have a variety of things to see including many that livestock producers would be interested in. To learn more about the Sunbelt Ag Expo coming up October 14th through 16th click Here Sponsored …
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture runs through last week’s numbers compiled from the cattle markets around the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …