Alabama Department of Agriculture

Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Issues Biosecurity Measures for Livestock Shows

Dan ADAI, Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Cattle, Livestock, News from Our Sponsors

(ADAI/MONTGOMERY, AL/July 22, 2024) — The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is issuing guidelines to protect animal health in response to the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle in 12 twelve states. Since livestock shows held in conjunction with fairs across Alabama will be starting soon, attendees should abide by these guidelines. “We know livestock …

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Groundbreaking Innovation in Soybean Cyst Nematode Management

Dan BASF, Soybeans

A new development for soybeans could change the management of the crop’s biggest pest. For the last several decades growers have fought soybean cyst nematode (SCN) with very few tools in the toolbox. Now, BASF Agricultural Solutions is changing that with its Nemasphere™ nematode resistance trait. BASF Trait Development Manager, Micheal McCarville says it’s the most groundbreaking innovation in SCN …

herbicide resistance

The Growing Challenge of Herbicide Resistance

Dan BASF

We are all very aware of the growing challenge of herbicide resistance: Palmer amaranth and waterhemp are making more headlines due to their resistance against HPPD-inhibiting herbicides.  So, BASF is taking the month of July to raise awareness of herbicide resistance across the Corn Belt to help preserve existing chemistries for seasons to come.  “Invasive weeds not only compete for vital resources …

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One Million Followers for Fresh From Florida

Dan FDACS, Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced their Fresh From Florida program has hit the 1 million mark of consumers who follow Fresh From Florida on social media, signed up for the Fresh From Florida newsletter, and joined the Fresh From Florida Club. Since January 2023, online followers have grown from just over 500,000 to over 1 million, a 90% increase …

Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign with Quick Tips to Follow to Keep Pollinators Safe

Dan Environment, Growing Matters, Pollinators, Pollinators

The BeSure! Campaign from the Growing Matters coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife.  Today we’re talking with Shine Taylor, Field Development Representative with Gowan Company, who gives some quick tips for applicators. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

“Build Your Base”: Fueling Performance with Beef

Will Jordan Beef, Beef, Cattle, Florida Beef Council (FBC), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Florida Beef Council is in Fort Worth, Tex. this week highlighting beef at the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association national conference. Athletes know that protein is important, and Build Your Base communicates beef as the premier protein. I visited with Deanne Maples to learn more about this exciting program. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture …

“Eye Opening”: FBC Holds Ranch to Ribeye Event

Will Jordan Beef, Beef, Cattle, Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB), Florida Beef Council (FBC), Florida Beef Council (FBC), General, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The Florida Beef Council recently held a “Ranch to Ribeye” event to connect cattlemen with members of the food service industry. Designed to tell the story of beef from pasture to plate, the event helped close the information gap between producers and consumers. Listen below as one event attendee, Chef Alex Kuk of Temple Street Eatery in Ft. Lauderdale, shares …

ADAI Holds New Laboratory Ribbon Cutting

Will Jordan ADAI, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Industry

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, April 15, for their new laboratory in Auburn, AL. Breaking ground in November of 2022, Commissioner Rick Pate expressed excitement at the laboratory’s swift completion. Replacing the over 50 year old Gilmer-Turnham Building, the newly constructed facility will house Alabama’s State Chemical Testing Laboratory and Pesticide …

Ag Commissioner Issues Emergency Rule to Further Protect Florida Livestock from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Dan Avian Influenza, Cattle, FDACS, Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Livestock, Poultry

(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/April 12, 2024) — In addition to previously issued safety protocols and polices, and in response to USDA confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic livestock in eight states, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson issued Emergency Rule 5CER24-4. The Emergency Rule imposes specific restrictions on the importation of cattle into Florida to prevent the spread of HPAI, commonly …

Brake® Herbicide for Both Cotton and Peanut Growers

Dan News from Our Sponsors, SePRO

Many crop consultants and university researchers have recently shifted to recommending the use of a pre-emergence herbicide program to keep weeds from germinating, noting it is the best management practice. And as we all know, resistance is a major issue with those hard-to-control weeds like goosegrass and pigweed. And growers’ access to new modes of action is more limited than …