SLE Rodeo Tickets Go On Sale Next Week

It’s being announced that tickets for the 2023 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo in Montgomery will be on sale soon. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says tickets will go on sale next week. The SLE rodeo will be held March 17-19, 2023 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …

Around the State with Commissioner Pate

It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, I understand that you’d like to share some information about the Irrigation Income Tax Credit that might benefit our listeners. 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 Wraps up Funding YearJune …

USDA Offers Expanded Conservation Program Opportunities to Support Climate-Smart Agriculture in Fiscal Year 2023

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama is announcing 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. “Climate change is happening, …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President on Membership, Convention

Cattle producers from across Alabama were in Montgomery two weeks ago for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Fall Quarterly Board Meeting. Various issues were discussed, including membership and how that number is near the 10,000 mark once again. ACA President, Jim Jordan from Clay County, explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman why having that number of members is so important. More information about …

Around the State with Commissioner Pate

It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, I understand it’s time for the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Can you tell our listeners a little more about that? We encourage farmers to respond to the Census of Agriculture today because it is Your Voice, Your Future, Your Opportunity. For more information or assistance, visit nass.usda.gov/AgCensus or call 888-424-7828.  …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Holds Fall Board Meeting

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) held their fall quarterly board meeting last Thursday at the ACA office in Montgomery. A big crowd was on hand as a variety of topics concerning cattle producers across the state were discussed. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says that includes the board approving the 2023 budgets. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

Around the State with Commissioner Pate

It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, you were recently re-elected as the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, so first of all congratulations. 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 Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

FY23 Signup Deadline for Alabama’s Easement and Financial Assistance Programs is Friday

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind eligible landowners and agricultural producers that signup for Fiscal Year 2023 Farm Bill easement and financial assistance programs ends Friday, November 18. The programs included in this signup are: ACEP-WRE: easements provide habitat for fish and wildlife, including threatened and endangered species, improve water quality by filtering sediments and chemicals, reduce …