USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds forestry landowners in the western part of the state to apply for Conservation Activity Plans (CAPs) and practices through the forestry initiative. That deadline is January 21, 2018. West Alabama Landowners Can Apply for Forestry Initiative Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
***The Weekly Livestock Market Reports will not be issued for the next two weeks due to the holidays. The next reports will be issued Friday January 12, 2018.*** Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended December 22, 2017, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL …
Sweet Orange Scab Affecting Citrus Fruit Detected in Baldwin County
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) officials have confirmed the first detection of sweet orange scab (SOS) in Alabama. The fruit sample was collected in Baldwin County by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries’ (ADAI) plant protection inspectors during a delimiting survey for citrus greening disease. The Auburn University Plant Diagnostic Clinic provided the initial diagnosis of SOS, and USDA Animal …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Thanks Beef Producers
As we get set to celebrate the holidays, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) wants to thank producers across the state. And ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley hopes everyone will enjoy a delicious beef meal for their family get-togethers. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Thanks Beef Producers Maple Glazed Rib Roast with Roasted Acorn Squash INGREDIENTS: 1 beef Rib Roast Bone-In (2 …
Alabama Cotton Yields Third Highest in History
Despite a year with a multitude of challenges in the field, Alabama cotton yields are currently estimated to be the third highest in state history. Cotton production this year is up 18 percent from 2016 production. Alabama Cooperative Extension System economist Max Runge said this increase stems primarily from a 25 percent increase in harvested acreage over 2016. “Given the …
Trump Administration Appoints David McCurdy to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA/FSA in Alabama
The Trump Administration recently appointed David McCurdy as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Alabama Farm Service Agency (FSA). McCurdy began his new position on Dec. 11. McCurdy has worked for FSA for the past 30 years and most recently as a district director. As district director, he provided oversight for 10 FSA offices covering 19 counties …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended December 15, 2017, 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-December 15, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,400 head compared to …
NRCS Alabama Announces Sign-Up for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist for Alabama, Ben Malone, announced that eligible producers interested in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program’s Wetlands Reserve Easements (WRE) and Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) components should apply for program funds by January 19, 2018 at their local NRCS service center. Under the Wetlands Reserve Easements component, financial assistance is available for landowners …
ACA President Having an Eventful Year
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) President Richard Meadows took over the top spot back in February, and he’s enjoyed serving the past few months. ACA President Having an Eventful Year 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 Beef Education …
Horn Honored With Cultivator Award For Service To Rural Alabama
Written by Marlee Moore, Alabama Farmers Federation Horace Horn, a champion of rural Alabama, was presented the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Cultivator Award for fostering relationships to benefit rural families at the organization’s annual meeting in Montgomery Dec. 4. For 30 years, the Crenshaw County native has been dedicated to rural development — first as an entrepreneur, then as a U.S. …