Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending February 17th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. 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 Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Pruitt Confirmation Welcomed News for Alabama Farmers
U.S. Senate confirmation of Scott Pruitt as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is welcomed news for Alabama farmers concerned about regulatory overreach. Alabama Farmers Federation National Legislative Programs Director Mitt Walker said Pruitt has a proven record of upholding the law and pushing back when federal agencies go beyond Congressional intent. “There is real excitement in the agricultural …
New ACA President Looking Forward to Upcoming Year
Cattle producers from across Alabama are in Montgomery for the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show. During today’s events, Richard Meadows from Houston County officially took over as ACA president. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that he looks forward to the upcoming year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Alabama Sen. Marsh Discusses Legislative Session
The 74th Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show continues today in Montgomery with a full slate of events. Yesterday, those in attendance were able to hear from State Sen. Del Marsh, president pro tempore of the Alabama Senate. He spoke to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about this year’s legislative session which began last week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention is Underway
Cattlemen and women from across Alabama are in Montgomery this week for the 74th Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show. For those who did not pre-register, ACA Executive Vice President Dr. Billy Powell says registration is available on-site, and they even have a special deal for Thursday. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Alabama NRCS Accepting Proposals for RCPP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is accepting proposals for Fiscal Year 2018 Regional Conservation Partnership Program, or RCPP funding. Pre-proposals are due by April 21. NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Programs, Steve Musser, explains how this program has worked for various projects in the state. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
74th Annual ACA Convention and Trade Show Starts Wednesday
Cattle producers in Alabama are invited to take part in the 2017 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show Wednesday and Thursday in Montgomery. ACA President-elect, Richard Meadows, says there will be a lot to see this year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Peanut Farmers are in Good Position
Research leader of the National Peanut Lab, Dr. Marshall Lamb, last week told Alabama and Florida peanut farmers that for 2017, “We are in a good position.” Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 …
ACA President Hopes Producers Will Attend Annual Convention
The 74th Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show will be held this week, February 15-16, at the Renaissance Hotel and Montgomery Convention Center in downtown Montgomery. ACA President Bill Lipscomb hopes cattle producers from across Alabama will attend. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Agriculture Among Sen. Strange Committee Assignments
Alabama farmers welcomed news that U.S. Sen. Luther Strange, R-Ala., will serve on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. “Agriculture is Alabama’s number-one industry, and it is exciting to have a senator on the Ag Committee,” said Alabama Farmers Federation National Affairs Director Mitt Walker. “Sen. Strange will play a pivotal role in the design of the next farm …