Alabama Junior Cattlemen Participate in Roundup

The 2022 Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) Roundup took place this past weekend in Montgomery. Young folks from across the state were on hand to participate in a variety of events. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says this was the 16th year for the Roundup. Learn more about ACA activities by calling their office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics …

Register Now for Stockmanship & Stewardship Event in Alabama

Cattle producers across the Southeast are urged to register now for the 2022 Stockmanship and Stewardship event coming to Alabama. The unique two-day, being held August 12-13 in Auburn, will be an educational experience featuring low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance educational sessions, facility design sessions and industry updates. Nicholas Kertz, master’s student in livestock genomics at the Auburn University Department of Animal Sciences, gave …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Preparing for Various Meetings

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is preparing for a variety of upcoming meetings to discuss information being provided by the Beef Checkoff program. ACA Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, explains who they will be talking to and what the discussions will be about. To learn more, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Accepting Applications for EQIP Animal Mortality Pilot in Alabama

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama is currently accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Animal Mortality Pilot. Alabama is offering financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers to address on-farm concentrated nutrient and pathogen leaching losses due to animal mortality. Animal Mortality Facilities, including incinerators and composters, will be the priority conservation practice contracted within this Pilot. …

AJCA Round-up Registration Ends Friday

The 2022 Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) Round-up is coming up July 14-17 in Montgomery. While juniors from across the state are urged to take part in the annual event, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that registration for it ends this Friday. For more information about the AJCA Round-up or about promotional events sponsored by the …

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 …