The special session of the Alabama Legislature is underway in Montgomery to redraw Alabama’s congressional district map. But as Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley notes, there are some other issues they will be watching closely too. For more information, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner with summertime here it’s also annual meeting season. I understand you attended two conferences last week. Can you tell us as little about them? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
New Resources in HPAI Prevention and Response Efforts
Prevention and response of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in wild and commercial bird populations is the focus of recent funding received by USDA from the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). Rod Bain has the story. Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford talks about informational resources to help poultry producers protect their flocks from High Path Avian Influenza, such as recent funding for …
Cotton Disease Update: What Growers are Seeing in the Field
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team remind growers that the time is now to take stock at what disease management strategies they should implement, now and into the future. “As we move into the next two, three or four weeks that’s when we need to be prepared. Will we need a …
Register Now for GCA’s Quarterly Meeting in Tifton
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) is urging producers in the state to get registered for their Cattlemen’s Connection quarterly Meeting. It will be held August 18th in Tifton. The meeting will include a focus on forage, with a tour of the better grazing paddocks and an insight on the forage research being conducted at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus. The meeting will …
IDF World Dairy Summit Heads to US
Hundreds of dairy industry professionals from around the world will gather in Chicago this fall for the International Dairy Foundation (IDF) annual conference. Shawna Morris, senior vice president of trade policy for the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council, (USDEC) says the time is right to bring the summit to the U.S. “We had a …
New Resources for Working Lands for Wildlife Efforts
USDA’s Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) program recently received new resources in its efforts to improve wildlife habitat through conservation of working farmlands. The expansion includes close alignment of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA), centered around WLFW Frameworks for Conservation Action. USDA Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Robert Bonnie discusses some of the new investments and collaborations under the program. …
EATS Act Would Abrogate Proposition 12
Last week, a bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives called the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression, or EATS Act. It is designed to prohibit state and local governments from imposing laws and regulations that have the effect of dictating agricultural production practices outside their borders. Representatives Ashley Hinson (R-IA-2) and Zach Nunn (R-IA-3) introduced the bill, which has …
Alabama Cattlemen Hosting a Block Party
A big event is taking place today at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) building in Montgomery. ACA’s new Director of Consumer Outreach, Josie Jones, says it is the Bainbridge Block Party. For more information, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
May Pork Exports Highest in Two Years; Beef Exports Below Year-Ago Totals
Led by another outstanding month in Mexico, exports of U.S. pork continued to gain momentum in May, according to new data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). As for beef exports for that same month, while well below the record-large volume and value posted in May 2022, they improved from April …