Alabama 2019 Irrigation Tax Credit Program

The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) has established an irrigation webpage as a result of House Bill 260 (HB260) that was signed by Governor Kay Ivey back in March of this year. Section 40-18-342, Code of Alabama 1975, allows for an income tax credit for certain costs for irrigation equipment, fuel conversions, and reservoirs. Pursuant to Section 40-18- 342(g), all …

USDA Announces Feral Swine Control Funding in Alabama, Florida and Georgia

Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is awarding more than $16.7 million this year to fund pilot projects to control feral swine in ten states across the country, including Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Alabama Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is awarding more than $16.7 million this year to fund pilot projects to control …

Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Conference

The Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) will hold its Annual Conference & Trade Show Nov. 21-22 at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center in Clanton, Alabama. During the opening day luncheon, the “Challenges and Opportunities in the Future of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry” will be discussed by Phil Brannon, professor of plant pathology, with the University of Georgia. This …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Board Passes 2020 Budgets

Cattle producers from across Alabama were in Montgomery last Thursday for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) fall quarterly board meeting. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says the board approved the 2020 budgets and also heard from various folks about other issues of interest. Those attending the meeting learned about the Alabama Legislative Session, which starts Feb. 4 in Montgomery, and …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-15-19

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 15, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended November 15, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,500 head compared to 17,962 last week and …

Two Alabama Counties Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border State Also Available (USDA/FSA) — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated two Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in DeKalb and Marshall 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 designation allows FSA to extend …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Holding Fall Board Meeting

Cattle producers from across Alabama are in Montgomery for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Fall Quarterly Board Meeting. ACA President Chris Langley explains to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman what is taking place during this meeting. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Board to Meet

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) will hold its fall board meeting this Thursday, Nov. 14, in Montgomery. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says there are several items of business to take care of. Learn more on the ACA website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 11-08-19

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 8, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended November 8, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 18,000 head compared to 13,894 last week and …