Signup Continues for Easement and Financial Assistance in Alabama

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind eligible landowners and agricultural producers that signup continues for Fiscal Year 2023 Farm Bill easement and financial assistance programs. Those programs include the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE), the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Incentive Contracts (CIC). NRCS offers voluntary programs to eligible landowners and agricultural producers …

Bama’s Best Beef Contest Winner Announced

Beef Month in Alabama has wrapped up for another year, and part of this year’s event was the 2022 Bama’s Best Beef Contest. That contest has ended, and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, has the results of this year’s voting. To learn more about this year’s contest go to the ACA Facebook Page. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers …

Around the State with Commissioner Pate

It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, I understand you and some of your staff took a trip out of state this past week. Where did you go and what was this trip all about? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers …

Registration Ending for Stockmanship & Stewardship Virtual Event

Cattle producers across the country earlier this year took part in the 2022 Stockmanship and Stewardship events. Three regional events were held, one here in the Southeast in Alabama. The unique two-day educational experience featured low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance educational sessions, facility design sessions and industry updates. For those who could not attend, a virtual event is …

USDA Invests Another $759 Million in Rural Broadband

USDA is giving another boost to rural broadband. “We’re building a better America by ensuring our investments reach everyone, including our rural and underserved communities,” said White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu during a call with reporters. “Rural communities are the backbone of our nation but for too long they have been left behind and they have …

USTR, USDA to Assist Southeast Seasonal Produce Industry

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will pursue avenues to assist the Southeast seasonal produce industry in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture. The announcement comes after members of Congress requested an examination of certain issues in a September 8, 2022, Section 301 petition. The 301 statute requires that USTR make a decision on whether …

Alabama Landowners Conference is This Week

The 2022 Alabama Landowners Conference will be held October 27- 28 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana, AL. It’s an event that includes a landowner tour, seminars covering various topics a workshop and more. Tim Albritton, state staff forester with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama, says a variety of awards will also be presented at this event. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers …

Busy Week Ahead for Bama’s Best Beef Contest

October Beef Month in Alabama continues with a variety of promotions. We told you a couple of weeks ago that 2022 Bama’s Best Beef Contest was underway. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Social Media and Communications, Kayla Greer, says this is a busy week for the contest. To learn more about this year’s contest go to the ACA Facebook Page. Sponsored ContentVerdant …