Tuesday afternoon, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation that raises the state’s fuel tax rate for the first time since 1992. Known as the Rebuild Alabama Act, the 10 cent increase will mostly go toward roads and bridges. But it will not happen all at once, as will be phased in over three years. The fuel tax will increase by …
Alabama Ag Commissioner on Department
After about two months on the job, Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate wants folks across the state to realize the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) touches everyone’s lives in the state in one way or another. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Bama’s Best Beef Contest, SLE Rodeo Coming
The fun Beef Checkoff promotion, Bama’s Best Beef Contest, will be starting soon. Ali Cantrell, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association director of education and outreach, says it starts in April. And the annual SLE Rodeo is taking place in Montgomery this week. Purchase tickets by calling 888-2RODEO2 or visit SLERodeo.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
New Date for Alabama Agribusiness Council Legislative Reception
Due to the unpredictable schedule of the Alabama special legislative session, the Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) Legislative Reception has been rescheduled for April 10. Governor Kay Ivey called a special session, mainly so lawmakers could discuss an additional excise tax on gas and diesel fuel. So the Alabama Agribusiness Council hopes you can attend the reception later in the session as it honors …
Signup Now for EQIP in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama reminds landowners in the state the signup batching deadline for Fiscal Year 2019 for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and initiatives offered through the program is April 25, 2019. This EQIP signup includes wildlife, forestry, cropland erosion, cropland irrigation, grazing land, and water quality concerns. There are also various National and …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 03-08-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 08, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended Mar 8, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 7,200 head compared to 9,047 last week and …
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby Receives AFBF’s Golden Plow Award
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., received the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Golden Plow Award in Washington, D.C. It is the highest honor the organization gives to sitting members of Congress. The presentation was made before 150 farmers attending the Alabama Farmers Federation’s (AFF) biennial Washington Legislative Conference. AFF is the state’s largest farm organization and an AFBF member. “Sen. …
USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Applications Being Accepted
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets. The application deadline for these specialty crop block grants through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is April 18, 2019, 5 p.m. CST. Specialty crops are defined by USDA as fruits and …
Southern Cover Crops Council Conference
Farmers across the Southeast are encouraged to take part in the 2nd Southern Cover Crop Conference, July 16-17 in Auburn, Alabama. The event, hosted by the Southern Cover Crop Council, will be a good educational and networking experience for farmers and service providers. There will be many farmer speakers, equipment demos, and even lunch is provided. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service …
Alabama NRCS Promoting Conservation Client Gateway
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama encourages farmers and landowners in the state who have yet to try their secure online portal, Conservation Client Gateway, to do so. Alabama State Conservationist, Ben Malone, says this is a way to take care of business through NRCS without having to stop by your local office. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …