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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
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 …
Southeast Hay Contest Results Announced
Since 2004, the Southeast Hay Contest has been spotlighting high-quality hay and baleage production in the Southeast. And during this week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, the 2018 award winners were announced. Dr. Dennis Hancock, with the University of Georgia, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that he was very pleased with this year’s contest. Southeast Hay Contest Results Announced …
NRCS Landscape Initiatives Signup in Alabama Ends Friday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind producers that the signup batching date for 2019 program funding for the national landscape initiatives ends October 19. NRCS Landscape Initiatives Signup in Alabama Ends Friday Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Pence and Perdue Attend Sunbelt Ag Expo
It’s been a busy opening day of the 2018 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. Various folks from across the Southeast have been on hand, and that includes Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. But he was joined by special guest, Vice President Mike Pence. The two were here in the Southeast touring some of the agricultural areas damaged by Hurricane …
Parnell Discusses Hurricane Michael Damage to Alabama Farms
Tuesday was a busy day at the 2018 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. One of the attendees was Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. He talked with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about the damage in the southeast corner of Alabama. Parnell Discusses Hurricane Michael Damage to Alabama Farms To help the state’s farmers recover from Hurricane Michael’s devastating effects, …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Referendum Is Next Week
Next week, a referendum vote will be held in Alabama to allow cattle producers to continue the Alabama State Beef Checkoff. Executive vice president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Erin Beasley, encourages producers to vote yes. Alabama Beef Checkoff Referendum is Next Week Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
NRCS Offers Hurricane Disaster Assistance to Alabama Landowners
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist for Alabama Ben Malone announced a special financial assistance sign up for Alabama farmers and ranchers who suffered damage to working lands and livestock mortality because of Hurricane Michael. Affected producers are encouraged to sign up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The first batching period will end on October 26, 2018. A …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama and Georgia, for the week ended October 12, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. Due to Hurricane Michael, the Florida Livestock Market report was not available this week. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,700 head compared to …
Hurricane Relief Fund Will Aid Alabama Farmers
To help the state’s farmers recover from Hurricane Michael’s devastating effects, the Alabama Farmers Federation has established a relief fund to directly benefit producers. “Farmers in south Alabama have received an outpouring of support from neighbors and people across the country,” said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “Many have asked where they can donate to help farmers who’ve lost their crops …