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 …
New Staff Member At Alabama Cattlemen’s
Bailey Watson Joins Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to Lead Youth Programs and Beef Marketing The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is proud to announce a new addition to its dedicated team. Executive Vice President Erin Beasley shared her excitement about introducing Bailey Watson to cattle producers across Alabama. “Very happy to add Bailey Watson to our team here at the Alabama Cattlemen’s …
Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program Experiences Hands-On Learning Across Alabama
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association recently hosted an impactful weekend for participants in the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP), offering valuable exposure to real-world cattle operations, custom meat processing, and leadership development. We spoke with Michael Smith of the Alabama Cattlemen’s to learn more about the experience and what attendees took away from this enriching event. “We actually had just an …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosts Annual Steak Cookout with Auburn Football Team
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is once again sharing the beef story through its annual steak cookout with the Auburn football team. We spoke with Josie Jones of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association for details on this highly anticipated event. “Last night was a super fun night in Auburn,” Jones shared. “We do an annual event with the Auburn football team and …
Alabama Beef Council Joins Partners In Unique Sports Setting
A United Front for Beef Promotion in a High-Energy Sports Setting The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is teaming up with several southeastern state beef councils to roll out a major consumer outreach campaign—this time in an unexpected but powerful setting: the Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. This collaborative event, backed by the Beef Checkoff Program, aims to engage thousands of …
Alabama Cattlemen Kick Off the AJCA Roundup This Week
Youth and Livestock Take Center Stage in Montgomery This week, Montgomery, Alabama is hosting one of the state’s most anticipated agricultural youth events — the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) Roundup. Organized by the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), the event brings together young cattle enthusiasts from across the state for a week full of competition, education, and community. Erin Beasley, …
ACA’s Michael Smith Shares His Goals for the YCLP Program
Michael Smith Shares His Vision for Young Cattle Producers Earlier this year, Michael Smith joined the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association as a new staff member. Now several months into the role, Smith is reflecting on his experiences and outlining ambitious goals for the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP). A Focus on Statewide Networking for Young Producers Smith emphasized that his top …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Encourages Producer Participation in Conservation Incentive Program
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is encouraging cattle producers to participate in the Conservation Incentive Program this fall. Kayla Greer with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024