Farmers are scouting for damage from Tropical Storm Irma, which dropped several inches of rain and blew winds up to 50 mph in east and central Alabama Monday. The storm, which raged across the Florida peninsula last weekend, interrupted corn harvest for some Alabama growers, said the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Carla Hornady. “The rain pushed some farmers to work long …
Extensions Granted For Producers Impacted By Hurricanes
USDA has announced special procedures to assist producers who lost crops or livestock or had other damage to their farms or ranches as a result of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), is authorizing emergency procedures on a case-by-case basis to assist impacted borrowers, livestock owners, contract growers, and other producers. Also, because of the severe and …
Alabama Cattlemen Holding Regional Meetings
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is holding regional meetings this month at various points across the state. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley explains what these meetings are all about. 09-12-17 Alabama Cattlemen Holding Regional Meetings Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture on Irma
Hurricane Irma did spread rain and wind across a large part of Alabama, but it was the eastern side of the state that was affected the most. Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman talked with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture John McMillan about the storm and how his state fared. 09-12-17 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture on Irma Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama, Florida, and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ended September 8, 2017, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended September 8, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,100 head compared to 13,160 last week and 9,717 a …
Silverleaf Whitefly: Devastating to Cotton Industry
The Silverleaf whitefly (SLWF) is proving to be a big problem for cotton producers in Alabama. First found in Alabama in 1997, SLWF feeds on cotton plants and has been active in the Southeast the last few years. In 2016, SLWF heavily infested cotton crops in several counties surrounding Tifton, Georgia. Now, SLWF has spread over much of the 1.3 …
Pleased with Alabama Herdbuilder Sale
The 19th Annual Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale was held recently at the Alabama Livestock Auction in Uniontown, Alabama. The annual sale is hosted by Alabama Cooperative Extension and Alabama Beef Cattle Improvement Association. Kevan Tucker, Clarke County Extension Coordinator, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that they had the largest consignments and likely the highest quality offering of bred heifers in …
Four Livestock Shelters Open in Alabama in Preparation for Hurricane Irma
With expectations of Hurricane Irma making landfall in south Florida this weekend, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been in contact with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA), Alabama Horse Council and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services to confirm temporary sheltering facilities for evacuated livestock including horses and cattle. “Hurricane …
Alabama Cattlemen Receive Website Award
Last week, we told you the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s (ACA) “Bama’s Best Burger” contest was down to its fiery four. ACA’s director of social media and communications, Kayla Greer, says this contest is a good example of promotion conducted online through social media. And speaking of being online, Kayla also talks about an award the association recently won. Sponsored …
2017 Forage Conference Coming in November
Cattle producers across the Southeast are encouraged to make plans to attend the 2017 Alabama Forage Conference. It will be held November 29 at Lakepoint State Park in Eufaula, Alabama. Dr. Kim Mullenix, Alabama extension animal scientist said, “Attendees will have the opportunity to see current forage research as well as demonstration projects. They also will learn ways to improve soil …