Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 19, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended March 19, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 7,600 head compared to 9,418 last week and …
Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Being Accepted in Alabama
The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) announced earlier this month they are accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets in the state. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they are trying to grow the specialty crop industry in Alabama. Pate invites those interested in …
No Reports of Major Storm Damage to Alabama Agriculture
Areas across the Southeast suffered from severe storms this week, including parts of Alabama. Several confirmed tornadoes caused damage to homes, power lines, and trees. But Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate told Southeast AgNet the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) had not received any reports of major damage to farms in the state. Pate noted major crops in the …
Alabama Peanut Acreage and Crop Outlook for this Year
At a recent meeting of the Peanut Shellers Associations, peanut specialists were reporting on what they see ahead for the peanut industry this year. Peanut Extension Agronomist, Kris Balkcom from Auburn University in Alabama. Balkcom said he didn’t see the peanut acreage dropping much this year even with the higher cotton prices. He felt the acreage would hold at about …
SLE Rodeo Kicks Off Thursday
The annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo kicks off Thursday at the Garret Coliseum Montgomery, AL. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says it will be a PRCA rodeo. For tickets to SLE Rodeo performances, call 1-888-2rodeo2 or go to the SLE website. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 3-12-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 12, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended March 12, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,200 head compared to 9,853 last week and …
Agriculture Included in New COVID-19 Relief Package
The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, known as “The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021” is now official as President Biden signed the bill late last week. We’ve all heard how the package will include $1,400 stimulus checks for qualifying individuals, extends unemployment benefits, and more. But it also increases assistance through USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). And according …
SLE Rodeo and Alabama Livestock Judging Contest
The annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo is coming to Montgomery next week, but the 6th Annual SLE High School and Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest kick off this week. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, said they are looking forward to both events. Folks are invited to attend the Judging Contest this week to show support for the youth in the state. …
Proposed Trich Rule Change Underway in Alabama
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Animal Industries Division, under the direction of State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier, is responsible for various programs dealing with diseases and other issues with livestock in the state. One of those issues they’ve dealt with for some time now is Trichomoniasis in cattle. New rules concerning Trich were developed back in 2013, but Dr. …
Good Attendance for ACA Convention
The annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention took place this past weekend in Birmingham. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says they had a fantastic event that was well attended. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024