Earlier this week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that agricultural producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply for assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). The announcement was made at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) annual meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries …
Three Alabama Counties Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border States Also Available WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Sept. 10, 2019) — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Dale, Geneva, and Henry 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 …
SBA Working Capital Loans Available in Alabama Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration
ATLANTA (SBA-September 10, 2019) — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Geneva County, Alabama as a result of drought beginning June 25, 2019. “This county is eligible because it is contiguous to one or more …
Alabama Beef 201 Course
We’ve talked many times about the Beef 101 courses, but according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach Ali Cantrell, this weekend ACA will be holding a Beef 201 course. 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 Producers Proactive …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 09-06-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended September 6, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended September 6, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,571 head compared to 13,453 last week and …
Planning for 2020 SLE Rodeo
In a meeting being held this week, plans for the 2020 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo will be discussed. According to Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Erin Beasley, the rodeo will be held March 19-21 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-30-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 30, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended August 30, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,500 head compared to 9,392 last week and …
All Florida Livestock Markets Closed Sept 2-6
Hurricane Dorian Information for the Cattle Industry IMPORTANT NOTICE (FDACS) — ALL livestock markets in Florida will be closed ALL next week (Sept 2-6) due to holiday and forthcoming hurricane. Effective Immediately The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, has temporarily suspended the intrastate movement requirements for the transportation of animals from the areas expected …
Millions in Agricultural Crops at Risk as Dorian Approaches Florida
GAINESVILLE, FL (UF/IFAS) — If Hurricane Dorian makes landfall mid-way up Florida’s Atlantic Coast – as many models predicted Thursday afternoon – the storm could devastate not only Central Florida tourist destinations, but also the region’s agricultural areas, which include significant acreage devoted to citrus, vegetable, ornamental plant and cattle production. Economists and Extension faculty with the University of Florida …
Alabama Catfish Producers Partner With School Culinary Programs
(ALFA) — Young chefs across Alabama soon will create catfish culinary delights through a partnership of Alabama catfish farmers and state school officials. Through the inaugural Catfish Culinary Challenge, Alabama Catfish Producers will donate 600 pounds of U.S. Farm-Raised catfish to 40 Alabama high schools. Student chefs and food service worker students from those schools are part of Alabama’s Family …