AL Goat Workshop

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Livestock

The North Alabama Goat Marketing Workshop will be held October 4th in Hartselle.  Report (:30 mp3)

AL NRCS Retirement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama Public Affairs specialist Julie Best is retiring after two decades of service with the agency. Report (1:30 mp3)

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has the summary of this week’s cattle market numbers from across the state.  Report (1:10 mp3)

Drought Hurting Cotton Crop

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

The drought is definately taking it’s toll on the cotton crop across the southeast. Dr. Gary Adams, Vice President of Economics & Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council said those conditions are getting worse.  Report (1:00 mp3)

AL Cattlemen Attend ID/INFO Expo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

A group from Alabama is attending the ID/INFO Expo underway in Kansas City and this includes a couple of guys there representing the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association.  Report (2:00 mp3)

Peanut Crop Still Suffering

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The peanut crop in Georgia is suffering, but still is a slight percentage better than the national average. But USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service reports the crop in Alabama & Florida is well below the national average.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS

Beef Scholarships Avaialble

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, Georgia

The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is now accepting applications for 10 – $1500 scholarships that will be given to young people wanting a career in the beef industry.  Report (:30 mp3)

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Dyan Kennedy wth the Alabama Department of Agriculture has a quick look at this week’s cattle market numbers.  Report (1:15 mp3)