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Dry Spring Causes Cotton Management Difficulties
Rain in the forecast is a welcome change from the lingering dry conditions Alabama producers have battled this spring. Producers generally plant cotton between April 20 and the first week of June. While early spring weather was conducive for planting, the end of May was hot and dry, creating significant challenges for stand establishment. Alabama Extension cotton specialist Dr. Steve Brown said …
Very Productive Legislative Session for Alabama Cattlemen
The 2019 Alabama legislative session came to an end late last week.Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley called it a very productive session for cattle producers across the state. 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 In Research …
Alabama Lawmakers Send Ag Bills to Governor
Alabama lawmakers have wrapped up the 2019 Legislative session, and various bills of interest to agriculture were passed and sent to the Governor. Executive Director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, runs through the list of those bills. And now, Leigha says the Alabama Agribusiness Council is getting ready up for their annual meeting. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-31-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 31, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended May 31, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,000 head compared to 11,278 last week and …
Alabama White Oak Initiative Sign-Up Ends Monday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama reminds landowners in the Northern part of the state the signup deadline for the new initiative focused on increasing the number of White Oak Timber stands is Monday, June 3. White oak is an important component of Alabama’s forests due to the high value of the wood for veneer, cooperage (bourbon barrels), flooring, cabinet-making, …
Alfalfa Useful In Hay and Pasture Operations
Alfalfa crops are once again returning to the Southeastern agriculture scene. Once a dominant forage, producers saw an elimination of many productive stands because of several factors, including insect pressures and a harsh growing environment. Researchers, working with improved varieties, are incorporating these varieties into mixtures with bermudagrass. Now, these mixtures allow producers to grow alfalfa for both hay and …
Dry Weather, Dry Forecast Worry Wiregrass Corn Producers
Expectations for higher-than-normal May temperatures have Wiregrass corn producers on edge as the spring growing season shapes up to be a dry one. Brandon Dillard, an Alabama Extension regional agent of agronomic crops, said farmers in the area were ahead of the planting schedule earlier in the season. “This was one of the best looking dryland corn crops I’ve seen …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-24-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 24, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended May 24, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,278 head compared to 9,520 last week and …
Alabama Lawmakers Nearing End of Session
With Alabama lawmakers working to wrap up the 2019 legislative session, efforts on the budget took place this week. Leigha Cauthen, executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, has an update on the budget and on a bill of interest to rural Alabama. The Alabama Agribusiness Council provides an interactive bill tracker with links to bill text, sponsor information and …