Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Highlights Beef Month Progress and National Collaboration The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is making strides in promoting beef both in the state and on the national stage, with a strong finish to Beef Month in sight. We spoke with Bailey Watson of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared insights from her recent trip to a key industry gathering. …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Encourages Membership Signups
Join the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Before the 2025 Membership Year Ends Membership is the lifeblood of any cattlemen’s association, and that holds especially true in Alabama. We spoke with Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared why now is the perfect time for producers to get involved. “We’re coming to the end of the 2025 membership year and …
Alabama Celebrates October Beef Month with Statewide Promotions and Local Events
October is officially Beef Month in Alabama, and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is pulling out all the stops to promote beef from the pasture to the plate. We caught up with Bailey Watson from the association to learn more about this month’s activities and how Alabamians can get involved. “At the state level, our biggest priority this month is to …
October is Beef Month in Alabama
Alabama Cattlemen Celebrate 61st Annual Beef Month This October The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is proud to kick off October as Beef Month in Alabama, now celebrating its 61st year. This long-standing tradition recognizes the contributions of Alabama’s beef cattle industry, while promoting the enjoyment and nutritional value of beef across the state. Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of the Alabama …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Highlights ELRP Declaration
With the USDA’s disaster declaration announcement made last week, cattle producers across Alabama are being urged to act quickly. We spoke with Erin Beasley from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who is encouraging affected producers to get their paperwork filed before the fast-approaching deadline. Almost a year after a historically active hurricane season impacted much of the Southeast, 39 Alabama counties …
Alabama Cattle Producers Urged to Report Drought Conditions as Dry Spell Intensifies
As dry conditions continue to worsen across the state, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is asking cattle producers to take an active role in documenting the impact on their operations. These real-time reports help state climatologists and agencies monitor conditions more accurately—and could influence eligibility for emergency livestock programs. We spoke with Erin Beasley of the ACA to learn more …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosts Successful Youth Fall Field Days
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association recently wrapped up its highly anticipated North and South Youth Fall Field Days, drawing in a record number of young participants eager to deepen their knowledge of beef cattle evaluation and agricultural education. We spoke with Bailey Watson from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared the highlights from both events. “So we had our North and …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Prepares for Potential New World Screwworm Threat
With the threat of New World Screwworm on the horizon, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is taking proactive steps to prepare the state’s livestock industry. A coordinated meeting and workshop have been planned to ensure the state is fully equipped to respond quickly and effectively if the parasite is detected. We sat down with Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of Alabama …
A Full Week of Opportunities for Young Cattle Producers with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is making big moves to support the next generation of cattle producers with an action-packed week of educational and leadership-building events. We spoke with Bailey Watson, Youth Programs Director at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared exciting updates for young cattle enthusiasts across the state. “We have our fall youth field days coming up, both north …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Hosts Region 2 Meeting
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosts Region 2 Beef Leadership Meeting This week, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is hosting a key meeting for cattle industry leaders and beef councils from across the Southeast. The gathering will bring together representatives from eight states that make up Region 2 of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). We caught up with Erin Beasley, who shared …