Alabama growers and handlers of organic agricultural products can recover part of the cost associated with their USDA certification. The reimbursement covers 75% of certification costs, up to a maximum of $750. The cost-share program makes it easier for certified organic businesses throughout the supply chain by recouping the costs associated with USDA organic certification. The Alabama Department of Agriculture …
FFA Members Compete During State Convention
A sea of national blue and corn gold swept the Capital City as over 1,300 students and advisers gathered for the 90th Alabama FFA State Convention June 6-8. Students competed in state career development events (CDEs) during the annual meeting in Montgomery, sharpening their professional development skills and industry knowledge. The Alabama Farmers Federation’s Jennifer Christenberry said she enjoys watching students …
July Runoff for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture
The primary elections were held in Alabama Tuesday. When the votes were tallied, there was not a clear winner for Commissioner of Agriculture on the Republican ticket. The top two candidates, Rick Pate and Gerald Dial, will go head to head in a runoff election scheduled for July 17th. Pate garnered 40% of Tuesday’s vote while Dial received 30% of …
Alabama Cattlemen Welcome FFA Members to Montgomery
The 90th Annual State Convention of the Alabama FFA Association is taking place this week, and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) wants to welcome FFA members from across the state to Montgomery. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says a lot of blue jackets will be stopping by the association’s building. Alabama Cattlemen Welcome FFA Members to Montgomery Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
NASS Encourages Southeast Producers to Return Census Forms
If you have yet to return your 2017 Census of Agriculture form, time is running out to do so. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture urges Southeast producers to do their part and be counted. Alabama State Statistician Cynthia Price, Florida State Statistician Mark Hudson and NASS Southern Region Director Jim Ewing in Georgia are …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 01, 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 Jun 01, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 8,400 head compared …
Alabama Learn and Burn Event
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants landowners to know that Friday, June 1 is the deadline to apply for an Alabama “Learn and Burn” event. Alabama Learn and Burn Event Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …
Winner Announced in Bama’s Best Beef Contest
A winner has been announced in the third annual Bama’s Best Beef Contest. Kayla Greer, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association director of social media and communications, tells who it is. Winner Announced in Bama’s Best Beef Contest Pelham Restaurant Home to Bama’s Best Beef The filet kabobs dish from Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods of Pelham has been named Bama’s Best Beef in a contest sponsored by …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 25, 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 May 25, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,750 last week …
Final Voting in Bama’s Best Beef Contest
The final week of voting is underway for the 3rd annual Bama’s Best Beef Contest. Kayla Greer, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s director of social media and communications, tells who won last week’s competition and which two beef entries are vying for the top prize. Final Voting in Bama’s Best Beef Contest Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …