Tickets on Sale for 2020 SLE Rodeo

Various meetings have taken place this past year to put together plans for the 2020 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo. According to Alabama Cattlemen Association Director of Rodeo Programs Lauren Wilson, tickets are already on sale for the event coming March 19-21 to the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

Thanks to Alabama Beef Producers

As we prepare to celebrate the holidays, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) wants to thank producers across the state. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, hopes everyone will enjoy a delicious beef meal for their family get-togethers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Alabama Cattlemen Preparing for Annual Convention

Cattle producers from across Alabama are invited to a big event coming up in February. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, invites producers to attend the annual ACA Convention and Trade Show, February 14-15 in Montgomery. Learn more about the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show on the ACA website, bamabeef,org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Agricultural Outlook Hopeful as New Year Approaches

Some of the brightest minds in agriculture met Dec. 10 in Auburn to share ideas, discuss research and learn more about the current global agricultural outlook. Alabama Extension partnered with Auburn University’s Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences to bring a wide variety of speakers to the Alabama Row Crops Short Course to share updates with Alabama farmers. Speakers …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 12-13-19

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended December 13, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended December 13, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 19,900 head compared to 18,377 last week and …

Nursery and Greenhouse Industry Big Business in Alabama

The poinsettia sitting on the hearth, the hydroponic lettuce in the refrigerator, the new shrubs waiting to be planted — all of these were probably grown right here in Alabama. Paul Brown, associate director for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, said many Alabamians do not recognize just how significant the nursery and greenhouse industry is in the state. Economic Impact “Alabama’s …

Alabama Cattlemen Preparing for Legislative Session

The 2020 Alabama legislative session will start on Feb. 4, and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is already preparing to be a part of the annual event. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says ACA will be watching from the cattle industry perspective. Beasley noted that another date to remember is the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show …

USDA Invests in Rural Broadband Infrastructure for Alabama Families

(USDA/RD) — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced USDA has invested $62.3 million in high-speed broadband infrastructure that will create or improve e-Connectivity for more than 8,000 rural households, 57 farms, 44 businesses, 17 educational facilities, 14 critical community facilities and three health care facilities in rural Alabama. This is one …