There have been many conversations about how difficult it is for new farmers to make a go of it. One person who is aware of this issue is Alabama Rep. Barry Moore (AL-2), who also serves on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. He explains why a pathway for new farmers to plow into the industry is so important. Rep. Moore looks at what …
Alabama Cattlemen Regional Cookouts Wrap Up Next Week
In an effort to see members across the state, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has been holding Regional Cookouts. But according to ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley, the final two events will be held next week. To reserve a spot at one of next week’s Regional Cookouts, call the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867 or e-mail: morgan@bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 7-23-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 23, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending July 23, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,700 head compared to 15,123 last week and …
Alabama Beef 101 Being Held This Week
The Alabama Beef Checkoff program will be busy this week sponsoring the first in-person Beef 101 course in more than a year. Ali Cantrell, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) director of education and outreach, says it will be held Thursday. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded activities in Alabama contact the ACA office in Montgomery or go to their website, …
Cotton, Peanut Crops Developing Slowly
Development of both the U.S. cotton and peanut crops are a little slower than normal. But according to a story from Gary Crawford, cotton continues to look good. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has a look at the nation’s peanut crop. In Alabama, 62% of the cotton crop is squaring, which compares to 86% last year, while 83% is the 5-year …
Senator Boozman, Listening Session Highlight Saturday at Peanut Conference
By Clint Thompson Saturday’s conclusion to the Southern Peanut Growers Conference allowed leaders of the four-state Southern Peanut Farmers Federation to hear from peanut producers. The listening session was valuable for the success of the industry moving forward, said Don Koehler, executive director of the Georgia Peanut Commission. “With this farm bill looking right down the pipe and that’s coming …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 7-16-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended July 16, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending July 16, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,100 head compared to 0 last week and …
Welcomed Return for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
By Clint Thompson The return of the Southern Peanut Growers Conference this weekend in Panama City Beach, Florida is a welcomed sight for growers and industry leaders, says, Ken Barton, executive director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association. “It was great to welcome all the peanut growers, the staff from the four grower associations and had our sponsors back to …
Alabama Mid-Summer Row Crop Update
It has been a soggy summer for many of Alabama’s row crop producers. According to the Alabama Mid-Summer Row Crop Update from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), while it made grain harvest difficult, corn and seedling cotton welcomed the rainfall. The report looks at row crop conditions across the state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) planting estimates from June 30 …
Alabama Junior Cattlemen Event is this Weekend
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s (ACA) reminds folks that the 2021 Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) Roundup will be held this weekend in Montgomery. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says this is the 15th annual event. More information about the 2021 AJCA Roundup can be found on the ACA website. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …