Coming later this month, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) will kick off their summer Regional Meetings/Cookouts at various sites across the state. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, said the meetings are for their members to get updates from the state office. Beasley said they are looking forward to getting out and talking with producers across the state. For more information about these summer …
Alabama Sign-Up Deadline for Urban Agriculture Initiative is May 15
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama recently extended the deadline to submit applications for the Urban Agriculture Initiative to Monday, May 15. Alabama is offering financial assistance to assist urban growers in areas such as: Soil Health, Erosion Control, Irrigation and Water Conservation, Weeds and Pests, Pollinator Habitat, and High Tunnels. Five Urbanized Areas within the State are a part of …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner I understand you were in Washington, D.C. last week. What were you there for? Click here to learn more about the Carter Cattle Company and the Environmental Stewardship Award Program. That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 04-28-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 28, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 28, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,300 head compared to 11,708 last week and …
Alabama Farm Honored with Environmental Stewardship Award
It was announced back in February during the Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, that Carter Cattle Company, LLC, in Pintlala, Alabama, was selected as one of seven regional winners of the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The farm represents the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Region Two. Then this week, during the annual NCBA’s Fly-in Legislative Conference in Washington D.C., it was announced that Carter …
Alabama Cattlemen in Washington D.C. This Week
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is hosting their annual Fly-in Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. this week. It’s an opportunity for producers from across the country to advocate for the beef cattle industry. And according to Erin Beasley, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) executive vice president, ACA members are on hand to represent the state of Alabama. The 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) overall winner will be …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In this week’s “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, we are talking about the fact it’s the time of the year when many farmers are preparing to apply fertilizer on warm season forages. Commissioner, I understand you wanted to share with our listeners about how the department assures the quality of the fertilizer they are purchasing. That’s …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 04-21-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 21, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended-April 21, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,700 head compared to 8,693 last week and 8,159 …
Alabama Peanut Referendum Continues with Strong Approval
Alabama peanut farmers voted to continue the current assessment on peanuts that is collected by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) and administered by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA). In a referendum conducted on April 20, 2023, ninety-one percent of those who voted said “yes” to continuing APPA’s programs in education, promotion, and research. For the continuance referendum to …
ACA Tracking Livestock Bills in Alabama Legislature
The 2023 Alabama Legislative Session continues this week, and a bill to protect livestock owners from overly restrictive municipal ordinances and a bill to exempt livestock fencing materials from Alabama’s sales and use tax are closely being tracked by the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA). Erin Beasley, ACA executive vice president, explains where things stand with these bills. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …