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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
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 …
Bama’s Best Burger Contest Finalists
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
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 …