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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-28-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 28, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: Due to the fact all of the Alabama market reporters attended training sessions this past week, none of the cattle sales across the state were covered. …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
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 ContentCIR …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
It’s time for our weekly Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate. This week we are talking beef, as October is Beef Month in Alabama. Commissioner, I know you are proud of the beef industry in Alabama. For more information about events and activities with the Commissioner’s office, visit the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-21-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 21, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended October 21, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,700 head compared to 13,485 last week and …