AL Counties Eligible For Drought Aid

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Every county in Alabama except Lamar is now qualified for emergency disaster assistance from USDA. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Cotton Crop Condition Critical

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia

One third of the nation’s cotton crop is in poor to very poor condition after drought and last week’s heavy rains in North Carolina and Virginia. Alabama Crop Condition Report (1:00 wma) Georgia Crop Condition Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

AL Horse Course

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

The Alabama Horse Council and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System are offering a program next month called the Alabama REIN (Regional Equine Information Network), which will be taught via interactive satellite at various sites throughout the state in 10 three-hour sessions beginning at 6 p.m. (CT)every Monday and Thursday evening from Oct. 2 through Nov. 2. Click here for more …

AL Membership in NCBA is Growing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

More and more cattle producers across Alabama are becoming members of the NCBA.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

AL Woodlands Grazing for Small Ruminents

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

There’s a program through EQIP that can help producers with woodland grazing small ruminants.  Report (1:30 wma) You can go to the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service website to learn more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …

Used Cooking Oil Could Heat Poultry Houses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Poultry, USDA-NRCS

Alabama’s USDA-NRCS and the Mountains Rivers and Valleys RC&D Council are working on a project to turn waste cooking oil into heat for poultry houses. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has this week’s market numbers.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Drought Aid Includes Conservation Funds

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

USDA-NRCS funding is helping with the drought relief effort. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Drought Assistance for Livestock Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced $780 million in assistance to help farmers and ranchers manage drought and weather related production challenges, including a new $50 million program for livestock producers impacted by drought.  Alabama Report  (1:30 wma) Georgia Report   (1:27 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …

AL Producers Members of both ACA & NCBA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is working closely with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in building membership across the state. I talked with Dr. Billy Powell about how they all work together.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …