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 Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …
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 …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner, I understand vultures have had an impact on Alabama’s livestock. Can you tell us a little about the issues they are causing? Learn more about these new permits on the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 03-31-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended March 31, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended March 31, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,300 head compared to 10,155 last week and …
Farm Bill Listening Sessions Planned
Congressman Barry Moore is hosting several Farm Bill Listening Sessions for Alabamians to attend regarding the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization. The Alabama Peanut Producers Association says attendees are encouraged to bring a hard copy of their questions, comments, or concerns along with their contact information so Congressman Moore and his staff have an opportunity to follow up with attendees after …
Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Preparing for Field Day
The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) is preparing for the 2023 Spring Junior Cattlemen’s Field Day, sponsored by the Alabama Beef Checkoff Program. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Director of Field Services Reid McGuire says the event will be held April 12. McGuire noted registration for the event will end soon. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
Around the State With Commissioner Pate
In this week’s Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate, Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked to the commissioner about a special event that was held last week. Learn more about peanuts in the state on the Alabama Peanut Producers website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 03-24-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended March 24, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended-March 24, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,200 head compared to 9,305 last week and 8,707 …