Alabama Food Products Month

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Governor Bob Riley has declared October as “Alabama Food Products Month” – a time to enjoy many of the delicious food products created and produced here in Alabama. More than 75 Alabama companies are participating in the month’s promotions, displaying special window signs highlighting Alabama Food Products month and featuring “Buy Alabama’s Best” shelf tags to identify Alabama products throughout …

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Despite fighting a cold, Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture runs through this week’s cattle market numbers from across the state.  Report (1:00 mp3)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

AL Women to Learn More About Beef

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

The Southern Women’s Show kicks off Thursday in Birmingham, and those in attendance will have a chance to get recipes and learn the latest cooking tips for beef.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AL Sparks Named New NASDA President-Elect

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Ron Sparks, Alabama’s Agriculture & Industries Commissioner has been named President-Elect of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.  Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

AL Promoting Food Products Month

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

October is Food Products Month in Alabama, and all residents are encouraged to support products created and produced in Alabama.  Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

AL Beef Month Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association wants to make sure everyone across the state knows that October is Beef Month in Alabama.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

Hydromulch from Cotton

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton

In cooperation with Cotton Incorporated and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Mulch & Seed Innovations of Alabama has developed new cotton-fiber hydromulch products that help control soil erosion. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Fairness on the Farm

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops

A new Environmental Defense report, Fairness on the Farm, shows that 37 states would receive between $1 million and $33 million more in annual federal support if some direct payments subsidies were shifted to conservation funding. Alabama and Florida would receive the most benefit – about $26-27 million. FL Report(1:00 mp3) AL Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

AL Livestock Market Report

Dan Alabama, Cattle

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has this past week’s cattle market numbers from across Alabama.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

AL Senior High Beef Cookoff Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

It’s the time of year again when the Alabama Senior High Beef Cookoff events are taking place. But the deadline to get local winners entered into the state competition will soon be here.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …