Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-22-19

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

***No report next week due to all markets being closed for the holiday*** Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 22, 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 22, receipts at 19 …

USDA Announces Feral Swine Control Funding in Alabama, Florida and Georgia

Dan Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Pork

Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is awarding more than $16.7 million this year to fund pilot projects to control feral swine in ten states across the country, including Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Alabama Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is awarding more than $16.7 million this year to fund pilot projects to control …

Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Conference

Dan Alabama, Fruits, Vegetables

The Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) will hold its Annual Conference & Trade Show Nov. 21-22 at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center in Clanton, Alabama. During the opening day luncheon, the “Challenges and Opportunities in the Future of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry” will be discussed by Phil Brannon, professor of plant pathology, with the University of Georgia. This …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Board Passes 2020 Budgets

Dan Alabama, Cattle

Cattle producers from across Alabama were in Montgomery last Thursday for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) fall quarterly board meeting. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says the board approved the 2020 budgets and also heard from various folks about other issues of interest. Those attending the meeting learned about the Alabama Legislative Session, which starts Feb. 4 in Montgomery, and …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-15-19

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 15, 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 15, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,500 head compared to 17,962 last week and …

Two Alabama Counties Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Dan Alabama, Industry News Release

Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border State Also Available (USDA/FSA) — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated two Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in DeKalb and Marshall 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 disaster designation allows FSA to extend …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Holding Fall Board Meeting

Dan Alabama, Cattle

Cattle producers from across Alabama are in Montgomery for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Fall Quarterly Board Meeting. ACA President Chris Langley explains to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman what is taking place during this meeting. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Board to Meet

Dan Alabama, Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) will hold its fall board meeting this Thursday, Nov. 14, in Montgomery. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says there are several items of business to take care of. Learn more on the ACA website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-08-19

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 8, 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 8, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 18,000 head compared to 13,894 last week and …

ADAI Encouraged by USDA Disaster Aid Block Grant Award

Dan Alabama, Economy, Field Crops, Forestry, Industry News Release, Livestock

(ADAI) — Commissioner Rick Pate is encouraged by USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue’s recent announcement awarding $800 million in a disaster aid block grant for agricultural producers in various southern states.  The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has worked with USDA leadership for the past four months on a disaster aid block grant program, specifically for producers impacted by …