Alabama Legislative Session Continued Despite Wintry Weather

A blast of cold, snowy weather greeted Alabama Legislators this past week, but according to Alabama Agribusiness Council’s Executive Director Leigha Cauthen, another week of the 2018 Alabama Legislative Session still took place. Alabama Legislative Session Continued Despite Wintry Weather Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Perdue Names Appointees to the Alabama USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee

U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently announced the individuals who will serve on the Alabama USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) state committee. The state committee is responsible for the oversight of farm programs and county committee operations, resolving appeals from the agriculture community, and helping to keep producers informed about FSA programs. Each state committee has five members, …

Alabama Fruit Growers Understand Managing Cold Weather

Alabama fruit producers are keeping their eyes on the thermometers, but professionals with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System say producers are used to dealing with cold weather. Dr. Edgar Vinson, an Alabama Extension fruit specialist who works closely with the state’s peach producers, said most are not worried about the frigid weather. “This season’s cold weather has kept peaches and …

Alabama Cattlemen on Legislative Session, Magazine Update

The 2018 Alabama Legislative Session is well underway, and Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says the association is keeping track of what is taking place this year. She also talks about the new look to the Alabama Cattlemen magazine. ACA on Legislative Session, Magazine Update Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …

Alabama Ag Land Conservation Easement Sign-up Ends Friday

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind landowners that this Friday, January 19, is the deadline to apply for 2018 financial and technical assistance to conserve working lands and wetlands through two programs. Alabama Ag Land Conservation Easement Signup Ends Friday Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 12, 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-January 12, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,500 head compared to …

West Alabama Landowners Reminded about Forestry Initiative

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind forestry landowners in Western Alabama that a special sign-up to ends January 21st. West Alabama Landowners Reminded about Forestry Initiative Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

Alabama Agribusiness Council Watching Legislative Session

The 2018 Alabama Legislative Session kicked off this past week, earlier than normal for the annual session. Alabama Agribusiness Council Executive Director Leigha Cauthen has details of what took place. Alabama Agribusiness Council Watching Legislative Session Alabama Agribusiness Council Bill Tracker. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

Register Now for Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention & Trade Show

Alabama Cattlemen and Cattlewomen are invited to “Head on up to the Tennessee Valley” for the 2018 ACA Convention and Trade Show to be held in March. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says registration for the 75th annual event is now open, but Early Bird prices are only good through January 31. Register Now for Alabama Cattlemen’s …