Prospective Plantings Survey

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops

The big question among corn, soybean and wheat producers at the Commodity Classic last week was how much are you planting this year? USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service is asking that same question right now during the annual planting intentions survey, according to Herb Vanderberry, director of the Alabama NASS office. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has a look back at last week’s cattle market numbers.  Report (1:00 wma)

Poultry Houses Destroyed in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Poultry

Montgomery – Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries Ron Sparks has confirmed that several poultry houses across South Alabama have been damaged and some destroyed due to thunderstorms and tornados that moved through the state on Thursday. Report (:30 wma)

AL Fish Pond Management

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Maintenance of ponds is very important, especially at this time of the year. Information about what to do is available through the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.  Report (1:00 wma)

Farm Bill Important for South

Dan Alabama, General

State agriculture commissioner Ron Sparks says one of the most important issues for producers in the state right now is the 2007 Farm Bill.  Report (1:00 wma)

AL SLE Rodeo to Feature Cattle Drive

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association wants to remind everyone the 50th annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo will soon be in Montgomery, and it will include something extra this year.  Report (1:00 wma)

Peanut Caucus Formed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Peanuts

Two allies to the peanut industry will be teaming together in Washington this year. Tyron Spearman has the story.  Report (:30 wma)Â