Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border States Also Available (USDA/FSA) — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated eight Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Clay, Coffee, Coosa, Covington, Elmore, Jackson, Randolph, and Tallapoosa counties who suffered losses due to recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans. This natural …
COUNTRY Financial Invests in Agriculture
COUNTRY Financial continues to invest in agriculture in many states, including Alabama and Georgia. Their Farm Underwriting Manager, Craig Conroy, recently discussed with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman how the company started, and why they find it valuable to visit and know what is going on at each farm they serve. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-01-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 1, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended November 1, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,900 head compared to 14,330 last week and …
Another Tropical Storm Expected from Gulf of Mexico
A fifth tropical storm is expected to come out of the western Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Stephanie Ho has the details. 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 IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Discussing Plans for 2020 Alabama Beef Checkoff Programs
Cattle producers and others who serve on the Alabama Beef Checkoff Marketing Plan Task Force will meet this week to discuss plans for programs to be implemented in 2020. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 10-25-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 25, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended October 11, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,200 head compared to 15,702 last week and …
Alabama NRCS Offers Easement Programs to Landowners
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama offers easement programs to landowners who want to maintain or enhance their land in a way that is beneficial to agriculture and/or the environment. All easement programs are voluntary, as NRCS provides technical help and financial assistance, but local landowners and organizations are needed to make these programs successful. Easement programs include both the …
Sweet Grown Alabama Now Accepting Membership Applications
(SGA) — Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s new agricultural branding program, has officially opened membership applications. “Gaining members is the first step in a cycle to bring fresh, local, high-quality products to Alabama consumers,” said Rick Pate, commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and Sweet Grown Alabama board president. “We need farmers to brand their products so …
Parnell Discusses Drought and Disaster Relief
While rain has finally started falling across the state, for some crops it’s a bit late. Alabama Farmers Federation President, Jimmy Parnell, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they are seeing variable crops. 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 …
Many Fall Sales in Alabama Cattleman Magazine
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is proud of its monthly magazine, the Alabama Cattleman. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says this is a busy time of the year with the various cattle sales taking place across the state. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …