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 …
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 …