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 …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 06-07-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 07, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended June 7, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,800 head compared to 8,956 last week and …
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 …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
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 …