Recovery for Southeast Alabama cattle producers has been slow, as destruction was felt on many farms in that area from Hurricane Michael. But efforts continue and Erin Beasley, executive vice president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), has an update on what the association is doing to assist those affected by the storm. Assisting Alabama Cattle Producers Affected by Michael …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 09, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-Nov 9, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,700 head compared to 15,549 …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Task Force Plans for 2019
Last week, the Alabama Beef Checkoff Task Force met to lay out plans for 2019. Executive Vice President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Erin Beasley, says it’s time for them to discuss programs funded by the beef checkoff program. Alabama Beef Checkoff Task Force Plans for 2019 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
WHIP Signup Ends Next Week
As agricultural producers across parts of Alabama, Florida and Georgia continue to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind producers affected by hurricanes and wildfires last year that signup for assistance through the 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (2017 WHIP) ends Nov. 16, 2018. Eligible crops, trees, bushes or vines, …
Alabama Hurricane Disaster Assistance Signup Ends Friday
Alabama agricultural producers affected by Hurricane Michael are being reminded that the special financial assistance signup for those who suffered damage to working lands and livestock mortality ends Friday, Nov. 9. This assistance, through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, is available to individual farmers and ranchers to aid in recovery efforts on their properties and does not apply to local …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 02, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-November 02, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,500 head compared to 17,440 …
ACES Presents Hurricane Michael Economic Impact Assessment
Thursday afternoon in Dothan, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) presented its findings on the damage from Hurricane Michael to the southeastern counties in the state. In addition to a discussion of the direct agricultural damage, ACES also gave an overview of the regional economic impact assessment. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with Paul Brown, Alabama Extension associate director, who …
New Poultry Research Center at Auburn
While Auburn University already has an internationally recognized Department of Poultry Science, efforts continue on a new comprehensive “farm”, known as the Charles C. Miller, Jr. Poultry Research and Education Center. Dean of the College of Agriculture and Director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Paul Patterson, knows the new facility will significantly advance the university’s standing as a global …
Alabama Extension to Present Hurricane Michael Economic Impact Assessment
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) has announced they will present its findings on the damage from Hurricane Michael, and present an overview of the regional economic impact assessment. This regional assessment will look at both direct and indirect impacts and their effects on the long-term health of the Wiregrass economy. ACES will also announce upcoming meetings to help farmers plan …
Beef Checkoff Referendum Passes in Alabama
We’ve been talking over the past month about the referendum vote in Alabama for cattle producers to continue their State Beef Checkoff program. According to Erin Beasley, executive vice president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, producers have overwhelmingly passed the referendum. Beef Checkoff Referendum Passes in Alabama Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …