Alabama’s Bill Lipscomb Serves on Cattlemen’s Beef Board

A past president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Bill Lipscomb from Prattville, is currently serving as the Alabama representative on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB). Lipscomb told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman he is one of 102 representatives on the board. The CBB is responsible for overseeing the collection of Beef Checkoff dollars and funding the various national programs. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Around the State with Commissioner Pate

In this week’s “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”, with Christmas over Commissioner, I know you and your staff are looking ahead at 2023. What are some of the things you are focusing on? And that’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

Signup Now for Conservation Incentive Contracts in Alabama

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama is offering an expanded opportunity for climate-smart agriculture in 2023. Updates include statewide availability of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Conservation Incentive Contracts. These improvements to NRCS’ working lands conservation programs, combined with continued program opportunities in Alabama, are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader effort to support climate-smart agriculture. Applications will be accepted through Friday, …

AJCA Meets for Final Time in 2022

The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) held their final board meeting for the year this past weekend, sponsored in part by the Alabama Beef Checkoff Program. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire, says this has been a good group to work with this year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …

Around the State with Commissioner Pate

In this week’s “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate” Commissioner, I understand you attended the Alabama Ag Outlook Conference last Thursday. Could you share some of the highlights from that meeting? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …

Vilsack Announces More Funding for Climate Smart Partnerships

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the additional funding of $325 million for 71 projects under the second funding pool through USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Program. “Expanding opportunities for small and underserved producers is a key goal of Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. Small and underserved producers are facing the impacts of climate change head on, with limited resources, and have …

Alabama Beef Checkoff Plan Approved for 2023

Producers and others who serve on the Alabama Beef Checkoff Council met last week in Montgomery and approved the marketing plan for programs to be implemented in 2023. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says the plan includes using both state and national beef checkoff dollars. Contact the ACA office in Montgomery to learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions …

Around the State with Commissioner Pate

In our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate” Commissioner, Christmas is almost here. Do you have any recommendations for those looking to purchase gifts? Visit their website to learn more, or go to their Facebook page. And that’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …