Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending September 9th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio 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 …
CIG Funding Coming to Alabama and Florida
On Thursday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the investment of $26.6 million by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) into 45 projects that will spur innovative conservation initiatives on both rural and urban farms across the country. The investment is made through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, which fosters innovation in conservation tools and strategies …
Producers Invited to Central Alabama Beef & Forage Field Day
Livestock producers are encouraged to attend the Central Alabama Beef & Forage Field Day October 7 in Shorter, Alabama. The event will be held at the E.V. Smith Research center from 9:00am-1:00pm, and will include updates that cattle producers can use to better their farm or ranch. Topics will include parasite control, the veterinary feed directive, weed control, research updates, …
Transplanting System Saving Labor, Increasing Yields
A company continues to test its automated lettuce transplanting system on the Central Coast. The Plant Tape system takes a lot of labor out of the transplanting process and company representatives say the process also increases yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Meeting Eligibility for NRCS Programs in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds landowners the signup period for 2017 programs continues through October 14th. But if you’ve never signed up before Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs with Alabama NRCS, explains what needs to be done. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Commodities Come Together on Phenotyping Initiative
From the National Corn Growers Association: The Multi-Commodity Phenotyping Initiative kicked off joint activities by hosting an educational webinar for representatives from member organizations on the current state of phenotyping science and current U.S. government phenotyping programs. This first step, which was organized by the National Corn Growers Association, provided a strong foundation for the coalition moving forward. The Initiative …
Alabama Preparing for October Beef Month
The beef checkoff in Alabama is busy preparing for a big promotion, October Beef Month. For those of you who have been keeping up with Alabama’s Best Steak Contest, you know the judging of the Fiery Four is taking place right now. And Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says the winner of that contest will be revealed during …
Congress Back in Session This Week
After a seven-week recess, Congress returns to session this week as many have little expectation lawmakers will accomplish much of anything with the November elections looming. Topping the discussion is likely to be the highly debated Zika virus funding, marred in a spat between Democrats and Republicans over last-minute additions to the bill. For agriculture, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Another Year of Farm Expense Declines
While fewer profits are forecast for farmers this year, Rod Bain reports 2016 could make it two consecutive years of lower farm production expenses if the latest USDA estimates are realized. Download Audio 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 …
Pleased with Annual Herdbuilder Sale
The 18th annual Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale took place back on August 26th at the Alabama Livestock Auction in Uniontown. And according to Kevan Tucker, country extension agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, they were very pleased with this year’s sale. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …