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 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 Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
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 …
ACA President Wants More Youth Involved in Association
The 76th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show wrapped up Saturday night in Birmingham. That’s when Jack Batts officially handed the gavel to new president Chris Langley from Chambers County. Langley told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman he would like to see membership numbers rise and even more youth involved in the association. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Smith Speaks to Alabama Cattlemen
Today is the final day of the 76th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) in Birmingham. One of the speakers yesterday was new President-Elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Marty Smith from Florida. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with him. The sold-out trade show is open today from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended February 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 February 15, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,300 head compared to 12,321 last week and …
Alabama Lt. Governor Speaks to Cattlemen
A good crowd is on hand for the 76th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. One of the speakers during the ACA board of directors luncheon was Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman briefly talked with him afterwards. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Batts Honored to Serve as ACA President
The 76th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show is underway at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) in Birmingham. The trade show officially opens this afternoon and various topics at the Cattlemen’s College are being discussed. But tomorrow night, Jack Batts from Limestone County will see his year as ACA president come to an end. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman …
Chronic Wasting Disease: What to Know
According to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), there have been several reported cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in parts of the Southeast, including Mississippi and Tennessee. CWD is a neurodegenerative disease that affects white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, moose and caribou. While there are not any reported cases in Alabama, it is important for landowners and outdoor enthusiasts …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Starts Friday
Those in the cattle industry are reminded that the 76th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show starts this Friday, Feb. 15 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says on-site registration will be available. 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 …
Alabama NRCS Employee Receives Award
An employee with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama was named the 2018 Jerry L. Johnson award winner. Jason Gardner received the award, which is given to an Alabama NRCS employee for “Excellence in Public Service through One’s Family, Employment, Profession and Community.” The nominated employee who exhibits the characteristics of Jerry Johnson’s spirit and concern for his family, …