Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 11, 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 11, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,000 head compared to 10,822 last week and …
ELAP Now Includes Farm-Raised Catfish
Aquaculture producers in Alabama now have access to disaster relief funding in the event of a federal disaster declaration. June 1 is when USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) began a policy change to the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP). According to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), the update makes fish raised for food and other aquatic species …
Promoting Alabama Beef on TV Segments
A fun way for the Alabama Beef Checkoff to get beef and beef recipes in front of consumers is through cooking segments on TV. According to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach Ali Cantrell, that’s exactly what they are doing in Mobile and other markets across the state. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded activities in …
Cotton Planting Delays in Some States
Planting of cotton and peanut seed continues across the Southeast. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) notes the number of acres planted are close to the 5-year averages in most cases. But USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says there are cotton planting delays in the some of the wetter states. Rippey says there was a net improvement in overall cotton …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 6-4-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 4, 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 04, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,900 head compared to 11,367 last week and …
Alabama Cattlemen Holding Regional Cookouts
In an effort to see members across the state, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) will conduct Regional Cookouts over the next few weeks. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says the first one will be held next week. For more information about the Regional Cookouts, contact the ACA office in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 5-28-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 28, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending May 28, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,400 head compared to 13,613 last week and …
Pate Seeks Re-election as Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries Rick Pate announced Tuesday that he will seek re-election as the GOP nominee for Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries in 2022. Pate is currently serving his first term in that position. Thus far during his term, the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) has implemented the statewide branding program “Sweet Grown Alabama”, increased funding …
Alabama Cattlemen Ready for Summer Grilling Season
The Beef Checkoff program in Alabama is ready for a big summer grilling season campaign. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Social Media and Communications, Kayla Greer, explains what they have planned. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Rain Causing Cotton Planting Delays
Planting of cotton and peanut seed continues across the Southeast. But according to the weekly report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS), the number of acres planted are a bit behind what has been normal over the past five years. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says rain is causing delays, especially in cotton planting. In Alabama, …