Signup Batching Deadline for EQIP in Alabama

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind producers the signup batching deadline for Fiscal Year 2019 funding 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. National and Statewide initiatives also included …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Is Next Week

The 76th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will be held Feb. 15-16 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley said there is a good lineup of speakers and events. 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 …

Register Now for Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention

The 76th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will be held February 15-16 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC). ACA’s Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, encourages producers to get registered. 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 to Be Well Represented at Cattle Industry Convention

The 2019 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show officially starts Jan. 30 in New Orleans, Louisiana. According to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley, Alabama will be well represented at the annual event.  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 …

Alabama Hurricane Michael Relief Fund Applications due Jan 31

Farmers in Alabama who were impacted by Hurricane Michael are being reminded you have until Thursday, January 31st to apply for grants from the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation (AFAF). According to Foundation Chairman Jimmy Parnell, the nonprofit will disperse almost $200,000 donated by individuals, county Federations and agribusinesses following the disastrous storm. In a release Parnell said, “We have been overwhelmed …

Applications Now Available for Pilot Industrial Hemp Production

The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) is now accepting applications from eligible producers, farmers and universities interested in growing industrial hemp.  ADAI is also accepting applications from prospective industrial hemp processors. In 2016, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Industrial Hemp Research Program Act, Section 2-8-380 Code of Alabama 1975, tasking the ADAI with the development of a …

Attending Alabama Cattlemen County Meetings

Staff with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) have been busy traveling across the state to participate in various county meetings. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says staff had a great time going to meetings. 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, …