Finalists for the 2019 Bama’s Best Burger Contest have been announced, and the next step in the annual Beef Checkoff promotion will soon be underway. Ali Cantrell, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association director of education and outreach, has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Alabama Beef Short Course Continues
New cattle producers are invited to attend the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s new Beef Systems Short Course. The short course is a multi-night lecture series covering the fundamentals of beef production and is geared toward new and limited experience producers. Over four nights, producers will learn how to run a profitable beef production. There is a $40 registration fee, and all …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-23-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 23, 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 23, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,400 head compared to 11,315 last week and …
ADAI Accepting Applications for USDA Organic Cost-Share Reimbursement Program
MONTGOMERY, AL (ADAI) – Alabama growers and handlers of organic agricultural products can recover part of the cost associated with their USDA certification. The reimbursement covers 75% of certification costs, up to a maximum of $750. The cost-share program makes it easier for certified organic businesses throughout the supply chain by recouping the costs associated with USDA organic certification. The …
Landowners Encouraged to Learn about EQIP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invites landowners to learn more about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). EQIP is a voluntary conservation program that helps producers in a manner that promotes agricultural production and environmental quality as compatible goals. Through EQIP, producers receive financial and technical assistance to implement structural and management conservation practices that optimize environmental benefits on …
ACA Board to See Unveiling of New MOOseum
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) board of directors will be meeting Thursday in Montgomery to discuss a variety of issues. According to ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley, those attending will also get a chance to see the newly renovated Mooseum. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-16-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 16, 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 16, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,300 head compared to 16,948 last week and …
AJCA Board Holds Team Building Meeting
A new slate of officers recently took over for the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA). According to Morgan Pounds, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) director of field services, the group met this past weekend for a chance to do some team building. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Perilla Mint: Continue to Scout Through the Fall
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. (ACES) – In some areas of the state, the hot, dry weather may have limited the availability of some forages. These conditions often tempt livestock to consume anything that is green. Some poisonous plants have become masters at surviving these conditions. Perilla mint is one of the most dangerous. Characteristics An escaped ornamental, the leaves of perilla …
Beef Short Course Targets New Producers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. (ACES) — New cattle producers will want to attend the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s new Beef Systems Short Course.  The short course is a multi-night lecture series covering the fundamentals of beef production. It is geared toward new and limited experience producers. Kim Mullenix, an Alabama Extension beef specialist, says producers have the option to take the …