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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Special Hurricane Disaster Assistance for Alabama Landowners
For agricultural producers affected by Hurricane Michael, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama can help. Special financial assistance signup continues for those suffering damage to working lands and livestock mortality. While the first batching period has ended, a second signup period runs until Nov. 9. Special Hurricane Disaster Assistance for Alabama Landowners Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 26, 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 Oct 26, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,400 head compared to …
Roby: Hurricane Michael Recovery Continues
An open letter from Martha Roby, U.S. Representative, Alabama’s 2nd District Friends, As Hurricane Michael recovery efforts continue, we are gradually learning the full scale of damages portions of our district are facing. The setback for the agriculture industry is severe, to say the least. In the immediate aftermath of the storm, I traveled to the Wiregrass to see firsthand …
Disaster Assistance for Alabama Landowners from NRCS
The first batching period for a special financial assistance sign up through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama for farmers and ranchers who suffered damage from Hurricane Michael ends Friday, October 26. Disaster Assistance for Alabama Landowners from NRCS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Hurricane Deals Heavy Blow to Alabama Agriculture
Hurricane Michael caused almost $204 million in agricultural damage alone as it moved across Alabama. Alabama Cooperative Extension System Director Gary Lemme called it a devastating blow to farmers in the state’s Wiregrass region. “Cotton farmers suffered the greatest losses,” said Lemme. “But the storm affected every portion of Wiregrass agriculture, including row crops, livestock, poultry and timber as well …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Referendum Is Wednesday
The referendum vote to allow Alabama cattle producers to continue their State Beef Checkoff will take place Wednesday, Oct. 24. Erin Beasley, executive vice president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, encourages producers to check yes on their ballots. Alabama Beef Checkoff Referendum is Wednesday Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 19, 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 Oct 19, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,700 head compared to …
Southeast Alabama Cattle Producers Affected by Michael
Hurricane Michael left a mark on Southeast Alabama cattle producers, as destruction was felt on many farms in that area. Erin Beasley, executive vice president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, says efforts are underway to assist producers and explains how others can help. Southeast Alabama Cattle Producers Affected by Michael Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
USDA Provides Hurricane Michael Victims Needed Relief and Recovery Aid
To help residents, farmers and ranchers affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid people in their recovery efforts. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices are actively responding, providing emergency response staffing and a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance …