July 28 is an important date to remember. That is the application deadline for landowners impacted by last year’s extreme drought to apply for funding through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. 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 …
Farmers Invited to Various Events
There are various events coming up yet this week that Tyron Spearman wants to remind farmers about. One of those is, of course, the Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day taking place Thursday. 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 …
Beasley Honored to Serve Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) said farewell last month to Dr. Billy Powell who had served as its executive vice president (EVP) for the past 34 years. So as of July 1, the new ACA EVP is Erin Beasley, who is honored to be chosen for this position. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Ag Calendar Events This Week
Tyron Spearman has a quick look at some events coming up this week that farmers across the Southeast may be interested in attending. 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 Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
EPA Administrator Visits Southeast Agriculture
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt is visiting the Southeast this week, bringing his Back-to-Basics positive environmental agenda with him. He visited Alabama and Georgia, where he was joined by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. Pruitt discusses his trip and Back-to-Basics initiative. “It’s been a wonderful two days,” Pruitt says. He started his trip on July 6 …
Alabama Producers Can Apply for Organic Cost Share Programs
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) wants to remind growers and handlers of organic agricultural products that they can recover part of the cost of their USDA certification. Through USDA, funds have been allocated to reimburse producers and handlers who either obtain or renew their organic certification in the fiscal year that ends September 30, 2017. The reimbursement …
Alabama Landowners Can Apply for Drought Funding
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind landowners impacted by last year’s extreme drought that you have until July 28, 2017, to apply for funding. 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 Board Supports Beef Education …
Register Now for AJCA Round-Up
Online registration for the 11th Annual Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Round-Up is ending, so be sure to do so now for the event coming up July 20-23 in Montgomery. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley says they are looking forward to the annual Expo. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending June 30th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended June 30, 2017, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,800 head compared to 9,418 last week and 9,514 a year ago. Compared …
NRCS Alabama Announces Drought Funding
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Alabama has announced the agency is providing funding to assist landowners impacted by last year’s extreme drought. Eligible landowners have until July 28, 2017, to apply. from USDA/NRCS Alabama Eligible Landowners with Grazing Lands Encouraged to Apply USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist for Alabama, Ben Malone, announced that the agency is …