USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama reminds landowners the signup batching deadline for Fiscal Year 2019 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is April 25, 2019. Special emphasis participants like socially disadvantaged, limited resource, and beginning farmers and ranchers are eligible for a higher payment rate, plus can receive up to 50 percent advanced payment for …
Farmers, Elected Officials Enjoy Taste Of Alabama
Legislators and state leaders sampled fruits of farmers’ labor during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Taste of Alabama legislative reception in Montgomery March 20. The event highlights commodities grown in Alabama — and the farmers who grow them. At the annual reception, producers mingled with lawmakers and discussed local and agricultural issues. “The Farmers Federation was founded to work on public …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Sponsoring Beef 101 Courses
The Alabama Beef Checkoff will be sponsoring three Beef 101 courses in April. Ali Cantrell, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association director of education and outreach, says those taking part learn about the beef industry from pasture to plate. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
NRCS Alabama Announces Conservation Easement Signup
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama has announced that eligible producers interested in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program’s Wetlands Reserve Easements (WRE) and Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) components should apply for program funds by April 15 at their local USDA service center. Under the Wetlands Reserve Easements component, financial assistance is available for landowners …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 03-15-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended Mar. 15, 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 15, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,500 head compared to 7,159 last week …
Bayer “Farm for Good” Program
The Crop Science Division of Bayer is inviting Southern growers to take part in their Farm for Good™ Sweepstakes, where you could win a $5,000 donation to the local charity of your choice. Farm for Good donations will be awarded to 10 growers from the Southern states for a total of $50,000 in charitable donations to benefit organizations in grower communities. Keith Rucker, Technical Service …
Alabama Fuel Taxes to Rise for First Time Since 1992
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 …