Marlee Moore(334) 830-1053 Slow-moving Hurricane Sally stalled for hours along Alabama’s Gulf Coast Sept. 16, her creeping progress flooding fields — and farmers’ hopes for bumper harvests. “It started blowing high winds about 3 a.m. and didn’t stop till mid-morning. It was a beating,” said Eric Street, who farms near Fairhope with his brother, Tobin. “We’ve been preparing for this …
Alabama Peanuts Hit Hard by Hurricane Sally
The timing could have been worse on Alabama peanuts. While Hurricane Sally drenched parts of Alabama with torrential rainfall, the state’s peanut crop was not as far along with regards to being ready for harvest. That was the silver lining Alabama Extension peanut specialist Kris Balkcom tried to find when describing the devastation from Wednesday’s storm. “We certainly had a …
Alabama Cotton Producers Surveying Damage Following Hurricane Sally
By Clint Thompson Alabama cotton farmers are surveying the damage from Hurricane Sally, which delivered heavy wind gusts and dropped excessive amounts of rainfall on Wednesday, according to Steve Brown, Alabama Extension cotton specialist. “I talked to somebody who had talked to a consultant down near (Fairhope) yesterday and he said the cotton was flat. I talked to somebody around …
Actuality: Possible Ag Impacts from Sally
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at how the tropical system named Sally and its remnants could affect agriculture in its pathway through the Southeast. 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 Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
Hurricane Sally Delivering on Heavy Rain Forecast
Hurricane Sally hit the mainland yesterday morning on the Alabama/Florida state line. The storm is slow-moving as predicted, making it to just short of the Alabama/Georgia state line this morning. Because of the speed, rain and flooding will be the biggest issue for landowners with 23 inches of rain reported from Pensacola yesterday morning alone. Sally will pretty much miss …
Farmers, Nursery Growers Can Apply Now For State Coronavirus Assistance
Alabama Farmers Federation By Jeff Helms MONTGOMERY, Ala., Sept. 15 — Alabama farmers and nursery growers negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic may begin applying for financial assistance through two programs administered by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). The signups are part of the $26 million Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program (AASP), which was funded with money received …
Livestock Shelters Open in Alabama in Preparation for Hurricane Sally
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In response to Hurricane Sally, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been in contact with our partners to provide temporary sheltering facilities for evacuated livestock including horses and cattle. Animals moving in response to Hurricane Sally will be exempt from a certificate of veterinary inspection. The Garrett Coliseum located at 1295 Coliseum Blvd, Montgomery, …
Alabama Agricultural Stabilization Program Continues
Of the CARES Act Funds, $26 million were recently awarded to assist Alabama agriculture impacted by COVID-19, and the funding for the various programs is being funneled through the Alabama Agricultural Stabilization Program (AASP). Of the seven programs being funded, the application deadline for three programs is today, September 15. This includes meat processors, fruit and vegetable processors and catfish …
Cattle Sales and More in Alabama Cattleman Magazine
A great way to learn about cattle sales around the Southeast is by picking up the September issue of the Alabama Cattleman Magazine. According to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Director, Erin Beasley, there are some top notch sales with outstanding quality cattle being offered. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
Cotton, Peanut Crop Update
With Hurricane Sally spreading heavy rain and wind across parts of the Southeast this week, the opening of cotton bolls are a concern in some areas. And of course, peanut harvest will see a pause for a few days. But as of this past Sunday, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says nationwide, cotton condition ratings are unchanged from last week. In …