Alabama lawmakers will be back in Montgomery this week, as Gov. Kay Ivey called a special session to address redistricting. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they will be keeping an eye on things to make sure agriculture is well represented. For more information contact the ACA office in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-22-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 22, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending October 22, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,300 head compared to 17,454 last week and …
Alabama NRCS Signup Includes ACEP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama recently announced their first program batching date for Fiscal Year 2022 Conservation Easements and Financial Assistance Programs. November 12, 2021 is the deadline to sign up for various programs. And NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Programs in Alabama, Steve Musser, says this includes the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). While applications for ACEP are accepted on …
Sunbelt Ag Expo a Success
By Clint Thompson The Sunbelt Ag Expo this week reinforced what executive director Chip Blalock already knew – farmers and industry leaders were ready for an in-person show. This week’s 43rd annual farm show in Moultrie, Georgia educated attendees, reunited old friends and reminded the Southeast about agriculture’s importance. The three-day event was a success. “It’s been humbling to see …
Sunbelt’s Appeal is Across the Southeast
By Clint Thompson The Sunbelt Ag Expo may be based in Moultrie, Georgia, but its appeal is across the Southeast region. Chip Blalock, Sunbelt Ag Expo Executive Director, discusses the impact this week’s three-day event has on the Southeast. “It’s great to be back this week, live and in person. All of our friends from the Southeast are coming in …
Alabama Making Plans for 2022 Beef Checkoff Programs
October Beef Month continues across Alabama, as various promotions have been taking place. But next week, plans will be discussed for promotions that will take place next year. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says a task force will meet next week to discuss those plans. For more information, contact the ACA office in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …
Alabama NRCS Signup Includes EQIP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama recently announced their first program batching date for Fiscal Year 2022 Conservation Easements and Financial Assistance Programs. November 12, 2021 is the deadline to sign up for various programs. And NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Programs in Alabama, Steve Musser, says this includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). EQIP provides financial and technical assistance to …
What to do with High Fertilizer Prices?
By Clint Thompson Fertilizer prices are high and are unfortunately expected to stay that way for the foreseeable future says Glen Harris, University of Georgia Professor and Extension Agronomist in Environmental Soil and Fertilizer. “They’re probably going to hold pretty high all the way through next spring the way I understand it,” Harris said. “I knew phosphorous was up for …
Exhibitor Support Key to Expo’s Return
By Clint Thompson It is Sunbelt Ag Expo week in South Georgia. The return of the three-day event following last year’s cancellation amid COVID-19 means more than 1,200 exhibitors and thousands of attendees visiting Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia this Tuesday through Thursday. Becca Turner, vice president, marketing and public relations at Sunbelt, said the show’s return this year would …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-15-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 15, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending October 15, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,500 head compared to 12,291 last week and …