The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s (ACA) wants to remind juniors across the state that registration for the 2021 Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) Roundup ends this Friday. ACA Director of Field Services, Morgan Desselle, says this is the 15th annual event. More information about the 2021 AJCA Roundup and the registration form can be found on the ACA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 6-25-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 25, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending June 25, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,000 head compared to 12,800 last week and …
ADAI Accepting Century, Heritage and Bicentennial Farm Applications
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting applications for their annual Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs. ADAI created these programs 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 years and …
Pate Speaks at Alabama Agribusiness Council Meeting
Folks in the agriculture industry across Alabama have been in Orange Beach this week attending the Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) Annual Meeting. One of the guest speakers was Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate. In an interview with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman, Pate noted he was pleased with how the Alabama Legislature funded the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries for the …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Kicks off Regional Cookouts
In an effort to see members across the state, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has kicked off their Regional Cookouts. The first one was held on June 10th in Atmore and ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says it was nicely attended. For more information about the remaining four ACA Regional Cookouts, go to their website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Registration Ongoing for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
By Clint Thompson Registration is ongoing for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference, scheduled for July 15-17 at the Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation returns for its annual in-person conference after having last year’s event cancelled amid COVID-19. Georgia Peanut Commission Executive Director Don Koehler discusses the significance of this event …
Alabama Agribusiness Council Holding Annual Meeting
The Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) is holding their annual meeting this week at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama. AAC Executive Director Grace Ellis told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they are thrilled with this year’s event. More information about this week’s meeting can be found on the AAC website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 6-18-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 18, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending June 18, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,800 head compared to 11,984 last week and …
ADAI Accepting Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm Applications
(MONTGOMERY, AL/June 15, 2021) —The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is now accepting applications for their annual Century & Heritage (C & H) Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs. ADAI created these programs 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 years and currently has agricultural activities on …
Alabama Beef Events Being Held This Summer
The Alabama Beef Checkoff is helping sponsor a variety of fun events across the state this summer. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, says they have a big picnic coming up. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded activities in Alabama, contact the ACA office in Montgomery or go to their website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …