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 …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama, Florida, and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending September 1st, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended September 1, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,100 head compared to 12,666 last week and 11,213 a year …
11 Counties in Alabama Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
With Assistance to Producers in the Surrounding States In response to a request from Jacqueline McCloud, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Acting State Executive Director in Alabama, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 11 counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by excessive rainfall and flash flooding that occurred from May 1, 2017, …
Soybean Rust Spreading Across Alabama
After a few weeks of consistently wet weather, soybean rust is making its annual march from the Gulf Coast to north Alabama. Spurred on by wet leaves and strong winds, the fungal disease popped up in 33 of Alabama’s 67 counties. Alabama Extension specialist Dr. Dennis Delaney weighed in on the development and offered advice to soybean farmers across the …
Alabama NRCS Offers Conservation Client Gateway
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind farmers, ranchers and private landowners about Conservation Client Gateway. It’s a way to do business with NRCS via their secure online portal. 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 …
Bama’s Best Burger Contest Down to Fiery Four
“Bama’s Best Burger” contest has been taking place the past few weeks. And according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s director of social media and communications, Kayla Greer, the contest is now down to the fiery four. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending August 25th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended August 25, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,500 head compared to 16,177 last week and 12,540 a year ago. …
Alabama NRCS Soil Quality Sign-Up Deadline is Monday
Alabama landowners are being reminded that Monday, August 28th is the deadline to apply for funding to help you improve soil quality through a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist for Alabama, Ben Malone, says this is the result of a partnership between NRCS and the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee, …
Alabama Cattlemen Preparing for Regional Meetings
Coming in September, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will hold its annual Regional Meetings. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says the association is looking forward to getting out and talking with producers across the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
