Many producers across the country took part in the largest ever beef checkoff survey recently, and later this month the results will be announced.  Report (1:30 wma)
AL Diagnostic Labs Tops in Country
This past year saw the opening and groundbreaking of more new diagnostic labs in Alabama. Something that Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks is proud of. Â Report (1:30 wma)
NRCS Involved with GLCI
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is proud to be in partnership with others involved with the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative.  Report (1:15 wma)
AL Continues to Look at Garrett Coliseum
A transformation of Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery is still a goal of the state’s Commissioner of Agriculture.  Report (1:00 wma)Â
Conservation Tillage Increasing in Alabama
Officials with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama say conservation tillage practices continue to increase in the state. Report (1:00 wma)
Celebrate With Beef
With the holidays here, the beef industry wants to remind consumers it’s a great time for beef! Â Report (:30 wma)
Alabama Ag Commissioner Visits Cuba
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks recently made a four day trip to Cuba to follow up on commitments made to companies during the Havana Trade EXPO held in November. Report (1:00 wma)
AL Beef for the Holidays
Beef for the holiday’s is being promoted not only across the nation, but also in Alabama.  Report (1:00 wma)
Looking at the Cattle Cycle
A well known extension economist here in the southeast looks at where we are and what to expect with the cattle cycle. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Importance of Crop Residue
Residue management is an important component of a conservation tillage system. Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service Agronomist Ben Moore says crop residue accomplishes a number of goals. Find out about Alabama NRCS programs at www.al.nrcs.usda.gov Report (1:00 wma)