The Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) is giving folks across the state a chance to meet and learn more about the four candidates for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. AAC Executive Director Leigha Cauthen has the details. AAC Hosting Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Forum For more information and to RSVP, contact Leigha Cauthen at lcauthen@alagribusiness.org or 334-834-4006. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
BQA Certifications Rising in Alabama
Beef producers are always encouraged to become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified. And Alabama Cooperative Extension System Veterinarian, Dr. Soren Rodning, says the numbers of producers doing so is rising in their state. BQA Certifications Rising in Alabama Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
AJCA Holding Youth Production Field Day
The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) will be holding a Youth Production Field Day on April 21. Michael Agar, director of industry relations and youth programs for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, has the details. AJCA Holding Youth Production Field Day Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 06, 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 April 06, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,100 head compared …
Classic Gully Erosion Initiative Sign-Up in Alabama
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist for Alabama, Ben Malone, wants to make sure landowners across the state are aware of the new https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/al/newsroom/releases/?cid=NRCSEPRD1388873. It will focus on scenarios where erosion has reached an advanced stage and interferes with farming operations, but sign-up for this program ends April 19, 2018. Classic Gully Erosion Initiative Sign-up in Alabama Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Legislative Session Brings Good News for Farmers, Rural Alabama
Farmers and rural families will benefit from actions during the 2018 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature, which saw bills pass aimed at improving broadband access, irrigation, agricultural education and the clarity of tax laws. Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell thanked legislators for recognizing the importance of agriculture and forestry — the state’s largest industry. “This was one of …
Productive Legislative Session for Alabama Cattlemen
The 2018 Alabama Legislative Session wrapped up last week, and according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley, it was a very productive session for them. Productive Legislative Session for Alabama Cattlemen 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 …
How Agriculture Fared in the Alabama Legislative Session
Alabama lawmakers wrapped up the 2018 session last week. Leigha Cauthen, executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, takes a look at how agriculture fared in the session. How Agriculture Fared during Alabama Legislative Session 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 …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 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 March 30, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,600 head compared …
McMillan on Being Prepared to Fight Avian Influenza
While it is an issue we don’t want to think about, the time of year has arrived again when those in the poultry industry have Avian Influenza (AI) on their minds. Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) John McMillan, urges industry folks to concentrate on bio-security. McMillan on Being Prepared to Fight Avian Influenza Sponsored ContentFlorida …