The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session kicks off Tuesday, March 5th in Montgomery. And again this year Southeast AgNet will be getting weekly reports about bills of interest to agriculture from the Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC). But before the session kicks off, AAC Executive Director Leigha Cauthen has information about a deadline coming up through their Foundation they want folks to be aware of. …
Flooding Affecting Nutrition and Diets of Livestock
Flooding and increased rainfall in north and central Alabama are causing major problems for livestock producers. In addition to the obvious affects, producers must also take into consideration the affects the flooding is having on the nutrition and diets of livestock. Landon Marks, an Alabama Extension regional agent of animal science and forages, said flooding in pastures is causing issues …
AU Animal Science Students Ready for Spring Tour
Every spring, a few students in the Animal Science Department at Auburn University (AU) take part in a spring break trip designed to increase their overall knowledge of the industry. Head of the AU Animal Science Department, Dr. Wayne Greene, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they will have 44 students on the bus tour this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Major Disaster Relief Package
President Trump Drives Effort For Disaster Relief Funding U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Doug Jones (D-AL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Scott (R-SC), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced a bipartisan disaster relief package with the backing of President Donald J. Trump. President Trump, working with this bipartisan group of senators, has confirmed …
Alabama Flood Resources
The recent rains over parts of Alabama increased the threat of flooding in many areas. Multiple flood warnings have been in effect after a week of significant amounts of rain in the northwest and north central parts of the state. Some of the hardest hit counties include Colbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan. Alabama Cooperative Extension System Regional Extension Agent …
Busy Time for Alabama Beef Checkoff
Through the Beef Checkoff, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) works closely with dieticians in the state in efforts to promote the healthy benefits of beef. Ali Cantrell, ACA director of education and outreach, has information about an event the association will soon be attending. Plus, she has information about an upcoming event designed for junior and senior high school students …
Livestock Market Report 02-22-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended February 22, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended Feb 22, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 7,400 head compared to 10,306 last week and …
Oyster Farming App Reaching Producers Nationwide
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) is excited to announce a product that will be a handy tool in oyster production operations across the country. The Oyster Farming app is the newest free mobile app from Alabama Extension. The app will be a tool for commercial oyster farmers to input, store and share harvest information. Creating the App Bill Walton, an …
Alabama Agribusiness Council Launches New Website
The Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) recently announced they have a brand new logo. And according to AAC Executive Director, Leigha Cauthen, they also launched a newly updated website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
Alabama State Conservationist on EQIP Signup Deadline
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) state conservationist for Alabama, Ben Malone, wants to remind landowners that the signup batching deadline for fiscal year 2019 for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and initiatives offered through the program is April 25, 2019. While that is the deadline for this specific batching period, Malone says all of the NRCS programs …