The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind producers the signup period for 2019 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is underway. 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 …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended December 07, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended Dec 7, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 16,000 head compared to 20,486 last week and …
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Alabama
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Alabama as a result of rainfall and flooding from April 1 through June 30, 2018. The loans are available in the following counties: Colbert, Franklin, Lamar, Lauderdale, Marion, Mobile, …
Gearing Up for Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention
Alabama cattle producers are invited to a big event coming up in February. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley hopes producers will attend the Annual ACA Convention and Trade Show. Gearing Up for Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Gingrich, Ivey Address Farmers at Annual Meeting
Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich told tales of politics, President Donald Trump and predictions for the next election cycle to over 1,200 farmers in Montgomery, Alabama, on Dec. 3. Gingrich’s keynote address concluded two days of business sessions and awards presentations during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 97th annual meeting. “Tension is building because it is …
EQIP Signup Underway in Alabama
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist for Alabama, Ben Malone, recently announced that January 25, 2019 will be the signup batching deadline for producers for Fiscal Year 2019 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and initiatives offered through the program. Malone knows EQIP can help many producers in the state. EQIP Signup Underway in Alabama Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended November 30, 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 30, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 20,500, last week No …
USDA Designates Five Alabama Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border States Also Available Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated five Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Barbour, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Pike counties who suffered losses due to wind, rain, and flooding due to Hurricane Michael, that occurred from Oct. 10 through Oct. 11, 2018, may be eligible for U.S. Department …
ADAI Announces Cost-Share Program for Specialty Crop Producers
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is pleased to announce a cost-share program for specialty crop growers to alleviate the cost associated with GAP/GHP certification. Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP) audits are voluntary inspections that evaluate how fruits and vegetables are produced, packed, handled, and stored. The goal is to ensure that food is …
Alabama NRCS January 25 Deadline Reminder
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind producers that January 25, 2019 is the new signup batching deadline for 2019 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Alabama NRCS January 25 Deadline Reminder Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …