Larkin Martin elected to lead Farm Foundation Board

OAK BROOK , IL (Farm Foundation): Alabama farmer Larkin Martin, CEO of Martin Farm, has been elected Chair of the Farm Foundation Board of Directors. Martin, who will serve a two-year term, succeeds Joe Swedberg of Longmont, CO, a retired executive of Hormel Foods Corporation. “With the nation’s agriculture and food sector facing diverse and complex economic and public policy issues, …

Alabama NRCS Announces Riparian Habitat Initiative

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama, in partnership with the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee, has announced a new initiative focused on improving water quality and improving riparian area habitat through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The intent of the initiative is to help landowners limit livestock access to streams, creeks, rivers and other sensitive riparian areas …

NRCS Preparing to Implement 2018 Farm Bill Programs

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff has been busy preparing rules and regulations connected to implementation of 2018 Farm Bill programs. Speaking recently before lawmakers in Washington D.C., NRCS Chief Matt Lohr said they are on track to get things done. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

ACA MOOseum Going Under Construction

Since 1995, The MOOseum inside the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) building in Montgomery has been the premier venue for children and adults to learn more about Alabama’s beef cattle industry. However, ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says it will soon be going under construction. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

Fall Armyworms Making Early Appearance

Fall armyworms are already making their presence known in Alabama. Usually seen later in the year, mild winter conditions and warm spring temperatures made for early development and emergence of fall armyworms. “We had a mild winter so, everything is running a few weeks ahead of schedule this year,” said Katelyn Kesheimer, an Alabama Extension entomologist. “Spring temperatures were above average …

SmartMap 2.0: The Next Step

Technology is the future. While technology has been in homes, businesses and classrooms for many years, now technology is also helping enthusiasts who love casinos not on gamstop as well as those who work and play outdoors. Check out the latest games that are up now on nettikasinot. The newest SmartMap release from Alabama Extension—SmartMap 2.0—focuses on using low-cost unmanned …

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 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, 2026Verdant Robotics …