The Treasury Department is proposing new rules that could sharply increase producers’ Estate Tax burden. But, agriculture groups and lawmakers are fighting back. The Treasury wants to hike the value of producers’ farm and ranch assets by reducing discounts for certain ownership, making it harder to qualify for the Estate Tax exclusion. 41 Senate Republicans and key farms groups, including …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 07, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, for many along the East coast it has been all eyes on Hurricane Matthew and a lot of our coverage the past few days has centered around it. But we also have information about a big annual Livestock Summit that has been taking place over in Europe this week. …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending October 7th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …
Fresh Summit Still Plans to Hold Event Next Week
The Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2016 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo is scheduled to take place next week in Orlando, Florida. But some wonder if Hurricane Matthew will change those plans. According to Kathy Means, vice president of industry relations for PMA, the event is still on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
Five Livestock Sheltering Facilities Open in Alabama
From the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: Montgomery, AL – With Hurricane Matthew approaching Florida’s east coast, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been in contact with Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA), Alabama Horse Council and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services to confirm temporary sheltering facilities for evacuated livestock …
Alabama Included in Gulf Coast Ag Lands and Ecosystems Restoration
As recovery efforts continue along the gulf coast from the effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a three year strategy has been announced to improve water quality and ecosystem health along the five state region. Here’s USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
Get BQA Certified for Free
Right now beef and dairy producers can take advantage of free online BQA certification courtesy of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc and the BQA program. And in our weekly “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs Josh White, executive director of producer education for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, hopes producers …
Big Mike’s Steakhouse Named Home to Alabama’s Best Steak
From the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association: MONTGOMERY, AL— Big Mike’s Steakhouse of Thomasville has been named the winner of the 2016 Alabama’s Best Steak contest. The Alabama’s Best Steak contest kicked off July 18 with a nominations round that generated votes for more than 140 Alabama restaurants. The eight most-represented restaurants moved on to compete in the “Elite 8” Facebook photo …
USDA to Issue Payments
The Department of Agriculture announced they would start sending payments to farmers this week who were enrolled in safety-net programs due to market downturns during the 2015 crop year. USDA says many of the 1.7 million farms enrolled in either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will receive payments. Here’s Farm Service Agency Administrator Val …
October Beef Month Is Underway in Alabama
October Beef Month is underway in Alabama, and in the weekly beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says there are a lot of things happening throughout the month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …