USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind eligible livestock producers in the in the Black Belt region that the signup deadline for a Grazing Pilot is March 1. The pilot program will target socially disadvantaged producers in Lowndes, Dallas, Wilcox, Marengo, Hale and Perry counties. Alabama Grazing Pilot Signup Deadline is Thursday Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Register Now for Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention
The 2018 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show, in conjunction with the annual Beef Expo, is just a little over a month away. It will take place April 5-7 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. The annual forage conference will kick off the activities, as it will be held Thursday, April 5 from 9am until 3pm. The trade …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Online Registration Ends Thursday
The 75th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will be held March 9-10 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. But for those who have yet to register, ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says this Thursday, March 1, is the deadline for online registrations. Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Online Registration Ends Thursday Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Consumer Demand for U.S. Meat Continues to Grow
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent outlook for our nation’s meat sector indicates rising consumer demand continuing both in the United States and in global markets. Rod Bain reports. Consumer Demand for US Meat Continues To Grow Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Crop Insurance Deadline Is Feb. 28
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) wants to remind farmers the deadline to sign up for crop insurance for most spring-planted crops is February 28. Other crops have a March 15 deadline. Tyron Spearman has the details. Crop Insurance Deadline is Wednesday Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Beef Production and Exports Expected Up in 2018
U.S. beef production this year could set a record according to USDA, with demand for beef also up. Rod Bain has the story. Beef Production and Exports Expected Up in 2018 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama and Georgia, for the week ended February 23, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended-February 23, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,500 head compared to 7,459 last …
Florida Cattlemen Continue Tracking Various Bills
As the 2018 Florida Legislative Session draws nearer to close, there are various bills of interest to the Florida Cattlemen’s Association seeing action. FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, has an update on where some of those currently stand. Florida Cattlemen Continue Tracking Various Bills Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
NCBA President-Elect Discusses Animal ID-Traceability
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention, Jennifer Houston from Sweetwater, Tennessee was voted in as President-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Houston talks about information from a new study released during the annual convention concerning Animal ID and Traceability. NCBA President-Elect Discusses Animal ID-Traceability Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
GA – AL Producers Utilize New Herbicide Application Method, Not Yet Available in Florida
Warmer than normal temperatures throughout Florida and the deep southeast in recent weeks is an early reminder that this year’s weed control issues could be more serious than usual throughout the region. As producers plan upcoming weed control strategies for this season, we’re featuring more details about this new fertilizer/herbicide blending process officials at Dow AgroSciences say is already being …