Last Friday, the signup for 2018 funding through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama for four of their main programs ended. But State Conservationist for Alabama, Ben Malone, wants producers to remember that while that batching date has passed, all NRCS programs do have continuous signups. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama, Florida, and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ended October 20, 2017, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended October 20, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 16,500 head compared to 12,321 last week and 12,574 …
Alabama NRCS Program Signup Deadline Friday
Alabama landowners are being reminded that this Friday, October 20, is the deadline to sign up for 2018 funding for four conservation programs through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. 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 Offers Growers …
Sunbelt Expo Hosts Southeastern Farmer of the Year Luncheon
The Swisher Sweets Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year luncheon took place today during the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. This year’s selection was chosen from representatives in 10 southeastern farming states. This year’s winner was Robert Mills Jr. from Callands, Virginia. But Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with the representatives from Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Alabama – Chris …
Pleased with October Beef Month Campaign in Alabama
The beef checkoff program in Alabama has been busy, as October Beef Month promotions continue. And in the weekly beef checkoff report, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says the association is pleased with a special consumer campaign that has been taking place this month. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Tropical Storm Nate Causes Crop Quality Coincerns
Soggy cotton and waterlogged peanuts have farmers concerned about crop quality in the wake of Tropical Storm Nate, which brought 35 mph winds and torrential rain to parts of Alabama last week. It’s too early to accurately calculate yield loss from the storm, though farmers like Dallas County’s Wendy Yeager say damage was less than anticipated. “I expected it to …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama, Florida, and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ended October 13, 2017, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended October 13, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,300 head compared to 14,874 last week and 18,124 …
Southern Region October Crop Production
The Southern Region October Crop Production has Corn production in the United States is forecast at 14.3 billion bushels, down 6 percent from last year. Based on conditions as of October 1, yields are expected to average 171.8 bushels per acre. Soybean production is forecast at a record high 4.43 billion bushels, up 3 percent from last year. All cotton …
Deadline Nearing to Sign Up for Alabama NRCS Programs
The deadline to sign up through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama for 2018 funding is nearing. October 20 is the batching date to receive funding for conservation programs. 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 …
Beef 101 Courses Continue in Alabama
One of the most popular programs through the beef checkoff in Alabama are the Beef 101 courses. And according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley, more of those are coming up. 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, …