Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 16, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended June 16, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,800 head compared to 11,761 last week and …
Sweet Grown is Sweet for Farmers
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) continues to see their Sweet Grown Alabama program help farmer’s across the state. Will Jordan has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment …
95th Alabama FFA Convention a Big Success
By Will Jordan The Alabama FFA Association held their 95th convention in Montgomery last week with nearly 2,000 members and guests present throughout the week’s events. An expansive trade show, networking opportunities, and educational workshops allowed students to grow personally and professionally. We caught up with Alabama FFA State Advisor, Collin Adcock, for a few moments to recap the convention. …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner the Alabama legislature wrapped up the 2023 session last week. Can you give us some details on what impacted Alabama agriculture? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 06-09-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 9, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended June 09, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,800 head compared to 9,424 last week and …
Alabama Joint Chiefs’ Partnership Project Final Sign-up Opportunity
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama (NRCS-AL) reminds landowners that a second fiscal year 2023 sign-up for the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership Project called The Sustaining Gains in Longleaf Pine Restoration through Coordinated Cogongrass Control project continues. But, because this is the final year of the project, this will be the final sign-up opportunity. The sign-up deadline is Friday, June 16, 2023. Eligible counties …
SASDA a Success for Alabama Agriculture Commissioner’s Office
The Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (SASDA) held their annual conference in Alabama this week. Southeast AgNet’s Will Jordan was there and has this report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …
Alabama Cattlemen on 2023 Legislative Session
The 2023 Alabama Legislative Session is coming to an end, as lawmakers are finalizing this year’s session. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, said overall it was a positive session for agriculture. For more information contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 314-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Senator Katie Britt: “Make the Farm Bill about Farmers Again”
By Will Jordan U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) from Alabama brought remarks Monday during the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (SASDA) Conference being held this week in Montgomery, Alabama. Along with an update from Washington D.C., Senator Britt emphasized the importance of “making the farm bill about farmers again.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Johnson to Lead Peanut Promotion, Research Efforts
(APPA/DOTHAN, AL/June 5, 2023) — Alabama’s 900-plus peanut farmers have a new champion in their corner. Libbie Johnson joined the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) as executive director on June 5. Johnson hails from Florida Extension, where she gleaned over 20 years of industry experience and built relationships critical to her new role. “I’m excited to get to know Alabama’s …