Alabama State Beef Checkoff Activities Receive Approval

Each year, the Alabama State Beef Checkoff is required to submit an annual report about programs and expenditures to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). And according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, ADAI recently granted approval for those activities. For more information, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Disease Issues in Alabama Corn and Soybeans

A combination of the rain, heat and humidity has been a recipe for diseases in the many row crop fields. Alabama Cooperative Extension System Plant Pathologist, Edward Sikora, recently said foliar diseases have become more prevalent on soybeans during the last several weeks. Sikora said the weather is mostly responsible for the higher levels of foliar disease pressure. He said approximately 80 …

Timeliness Remains Key for Peanut Producers Managing Diseases

By Clint Thompson All things considering, Southeast peanut producers are producing a strong crop. But with harvest time getting closer, growers need to stay vigilant with their fungicide sprays, especially amid a saturated summer. “What’s top of mind right now is being timely. I’ve been in a lot of fields, and we’ve seen plenty of leaf spot and white mold …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Board Meeting is Next Week

While many members of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) are in Nashville, Tennessee this week for 2021 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says next week they will all be back in Montgomery for their summer quarterly board meeting. For more information visit the ACA website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

World Champion Livestock Auctioneer to Be Featured In National TV Show

Back in June, Chuck Bradley of Rockford, Alabama was crowned the World Livestock Auctioneer Champion, and this weekend he’ll receive statewide and national exposure with a feature on Simply Southern TV. The show will premiere locally on WBMA-TV 33/40 in Birmingham on Sunday, Aug. 8, at 6:30 a.m. and will be rebroadcast on national cable network RFD-TV next Wednesday at 3 …

Alabama Cattlemen Heading to Nashville Next Week

Many members from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) will be traveling to Nashville, Tennessee next week for 2021 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says they will be well represented. The Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show will take place Aug. 9-12 at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville. For more information visit convention.ncba.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …

Alabama Rep. Barry Moore on New Farmers

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 …