Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended June 24, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended June 24, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,400 head compared to 10,487 last week and …
Century & Heritage Farm Applications Being Accepted in Alabama
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has announced they are now accepting applications for their annual Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs. These programs are designed to help recognize and celebrate family farms that have significantly impacted Alabama history and agriculture. A Century Farm is one that has been in the same family continuously for at least 100 …
Alabama Cattlemen Preparing for Various Summer Events
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is preparing for a variety of events coming up this summer, which includes more of their Regional Cattlemen’s Cookouts. But the next big event, according to ACA Director of Education and Outreach Ali Cantrell, will be held this Friday in Montgomery. To learn more contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867, or go to their website, bamabeef.org. …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 06-17-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended June 17, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended June 17, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,500 head compared to 15,633 last week and …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosting Summer Meetings
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is once again hosting summer meetings for their members at various sites across the state. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says the meetings are for their members to get updates from the state office. For more information about these summer meetings click here. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 06-10-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended June 10, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended June 10, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,600 head compared to 9,550 last week and …
CSP Signup Deadline in Alabama is Friday
Signup for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama, ends June 10. This signup targets applicants who are designated as a Historically Underserved (HU) Farmer or Rancher. Groups defined as “Historically Underserved” (HU) include: Beginning Farmer or Rancher, Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher, Limited Resource Farmer or Rancher, and Veteran Farmer or Rancher. NRCS offers voluntary programs …
Youth Groups Visiting the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
Last week was a busy week for the staff at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA). According to ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, this included visits by various young people with another group scheduled to be there this week. For more information contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 06-03-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended June 3, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended June 03, 2022, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,600 head compared to 10,599 last week and …
Alabama 2022 Farm Legislation a Win for Agriculture
Alabama’s 2022 state legislative season was a success for agriculture with the passage of key bills. “I would say overall we were very happy with how it went. We had some priorities that we called the farm package here at the Alabama Farmers Federation, and all of that was successful,” said Blake Thaxton, a director with the Alabama Farmers Federation. …