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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Funding Cutoff for Climate Smart Agriculture in Alabama is Friday

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama is reminding agricultural producers and forest landowners the first cut-off date to apply for funding to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices is Friday, March 24. NRCS is making funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) available for its conservation programs. In Alabama, applications are being accepted state-wide for both IRA-Environmental Quality Incentives Program …