Although only in office a few weeks, Gov. Kay Ivey is helping to shore up a state agency important to rural Alabama. State Forester Rick Oates said Ivey told him she intends to release nearly $500,000 from the governor’s discretionary departmental emergency fund to help the budget-stressed Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC). Last year’s drought-related fires took a toll on the …
Six Days Remain in Alabama Legislative Session
Alabama lawmakers have just six days remaining in the 2017 Alabama Legislative Session, which is scheduled to end by May 22nd. Leigha Cauthen with the Alabama Agribusiness Council has an update on what was discussed this week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Signup Deadline for Alabama Urban High Tunnel Initiative is May 20
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind producers the application deadline for the Urban High Tunnel Initiative is just two weeks away, as the deadline was extended to May 20th. The initiative between NRCS Alabama and the Federation of Southern Cooperatives focuses on addressing conservation in Alabama’s urban areas. Eligible individuals in the metropolitan Birmingham and …
ADAI Accepting Applications for USDA Organic Cost Share Programs
Growers and handlers of organic agricultural products now can recover part of the cost of their USDA certification. The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) will be allocated funds from the USDA to reimburse producers and handlers who either obtain or renew their organic certification in the fiscal year that ends September 30, 2017. The reimbursement covers 75% of …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Board to Meet Next Week
The spring quarterly meeting of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) board of directors will be held next week in Montgomery. And this will be the final board meeting for outgoing ACA Executive Vice President, Dr. Billy Powell. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Nine Days Remain in Alabama Legislative Session
There are nine days left to the 2017 Alabama legislative session, and with an update on what transpired this past week, here’s Leigha Cauthen with the Alabama Agribusiness Council. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
More Beef 101 Courses in Alabama
Beef 101 courses have been very popular programs in Alabama, and in the beef checkoff update, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley says more of those have been held this month. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
Perdue Is 31st USDA Secretary
It finally took place this week, the confirmation of Sonny Perdue as agriculture secretary. Confirmation was achieved on a strong Senate bipartisan vote of 87-11, as several Democrats backed President Trump’s nominee. The entire agriculture industry has been anxiously awaiting his appointment, as the former Georgia governor has a variety of issues to deal with right away. But many agricultural …
Alabama Urban High Tunnel Initiative Signup Deadline Extended
We told you recently that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama was accepting applications for the Urban High Tunnel Initiative, and the fact the deadline was nearing. But they just announced that the deadline to sign-up for this program has been extended to May 20th. Through the program, NRCS Alabama will provide financial assistance to urban farmers to …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending April 22nd, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended April 22nd, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,100 head compared to 13,219 last week and 9,604 year ago. Compared to …