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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, we are talking about the 21st Annual Community Outreach Conference held last week in Mobile. The Small Farms Research Center at Alabama A&M University presented the event, where Commissioner Pate was a keynote speaker during last Thursday’s luncheon. Commissioner, can you tell us more about the event? The conference was designed to …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 04-14-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 14, 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 14, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 8,600 head compared to 11,802 last week and 11,561 …
Cattle Prices Moving Up in Alabama
Cattle prices in Alabama have been moving in an upward fashion as of late. Southeast AgNet’s Will Jordan has more information. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Alabama Beef Checkoff Supporting School Cookoff
The Alabama State Beef checkoff is proud to once again help support the annual Alabama Junior & Senior High School Cookoff. It will be held Friday, April 14th in Birmingham. Students will participate for various awards in both the junior and senior divisions. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says it’s an event they look forward to every year. (audio) …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
This week in our “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Assistant Commissioner Bob Plaster fills in for Commissioner Pate. Bob, I understand you hosted a listening session last week. What was it all about? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 04-08-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended April 08, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,800 head compared to 11,266 last week and 9,968 a year ago. Compared to one …
Alabama Cattle Producers Can Apply for a Black Vulture Depredation Permit
Black Vultures have had an impact on Alabama’s livestock, especially when it comes to cattle around calving season. On April 1, a new program through the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) officially started. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, is pleased producers now can apply for a Black Vulture Depredation Permit. It’s been noted that Black Vulture depredation rates have increased across …