Asian soybean rust was reported at low levels in soybean sentinel plots in Jackson and Jefferson counties in the Florida Panhandle. Rust was also reported in Mobile County, Alabama where it was detected in a sentinel plot located within a commercial soybean field. Update: This week, rust was found in three more Alabama counties, including a soybean sentinel plot in …
Nutrient Management
Nutrient management is critical to water quality and a nutrient management plan helps producers to minimize the environmental impacts of raising livestock while improving the efficiency of their operations, according to agronomist Ben Moore with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Report (1:00 mp3)
AL Drought Hurting the Peanut Crop
The drought has been devasting for most all aspects of agriculture across Alabama, and as Tyron Spearman reports, this includes the peanut crop. Â Report (1:05 mp3)
AL Livestock Market Report
Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy runs throught this week’s cattle market numbers from aross the state. Â Report (1:10 mp3)
AL Sending in Premise Registrations
Livestock producers across the state received reminders in the mail about registering their premises for the Animal Identification Program, and many have done just that.  Report (1:30 mp3)
AL Beef at Biscuits Games
Many folks love baseball and many love beef, and the two have combined for what’s been a great promotion during every home game of the Montgomery Biscuits AA Baseball team this season.  Report (1:10 mp3)
AL Holding Small Ruminant Conference
Goat & sheep producers in Alabama are reminded of the Small Ruminant Conference coming up August 23rd & 24th in Talladega.  Report (:25 mp3)
AL Crop Conditions Deteriorate
Scorching temperatures and parched soil conditions in most of northern and now parts of south-eastern Alabama caused almost 52 percent of the state to be categorized by the U.S. Drought Monitor as suffering from exceptional drought conditions. Report (1:30 mp3) USDA NASS
AL Extension Vet Promotes BVD Testing
According to Dr. Soren Rodning, Alabama Extension Veterinarian, the recent BVD programs across the state went very well. He hopes every cattle producer will take the time to look into the new tests available for BVD. Â Report (1:20 mp3)
Helpful Tips For Growers On Handling Labor Issues
For farmers wanting to know more about how to deal with a crackdown on illegal workers, here are some communications courtesy of Dade County Farm Bureau in Homestead, Florida that may be helpful. Dade County Farm Bureau News (pdf file) Dade County Farm Bureau News Part II (pdf file) Sponsoring this news posting: