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 …
Alabama Beekeeping Symposium Set for Early February
Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host the 23rd Annual Beekeeping Symposium in early February. Set for Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, the workshop will be held at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center. “A group of outstanding speakers will cover a broad range of topics that will interest keepers from beginners to veterans,” said Dr. James Tew, beekeeping specialist with …
Alabama Extension Hosts Precision Ag Workshop
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host the year’s first precision agriculture workshop Jan. 18 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. While producers continue to adopt new farming technologies, Alabama Extension professionals are committed to working alongside them with industry partners to expand their practical knowledge and increase adoption. Previously held at E.V. Smith Extension …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Ready for Legislative Session
The 2018 Alabama Legislative Session kicks off next week, as the annual event begins January 9th in Montgomery. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley is looking forward to it. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Ready for Legislative Session Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Annual Beekeepers Symposium
In this brief radio report from our Friday broadcast lineup, a date for beekeepers here in the deep southeast to remember. The Alabama Extension Service will host its 23rd annual Beekeepers’ Symposium Saturday February third at the Clanton Conference & Performing Arts Center. Listen to a few details in the report, and find links to register and more information about …
West Alabama Landowners Can Apply for Forestry Initiative
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
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 …