Farm-City Celebrations Culminate In Birmingham |
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The Haynes Family of Cullman County is the 2023 Alabama Farm of Distinction winner.
The family, led by Darrel and Lydia, prioritizes land stewardship on their 4,000 acres of pasture for beef cattle and 1,500 acres of row crops. They will represent Alabama during the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year contest this fall.
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Kaitlyn Williams of Reeltown Elementary School in Tallapoosa County scored first place in the 2022 Alabama Farm-City Committee Poster Contest for Kindergarten through Third Grades. |
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Mattox Blankenship of Ariton School in Dale County scored first place in the 2022 Alabama Farm-City Committee Poster Contest for Fourth through Sixth Grades. |
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Zach Doty of Corner High School in Jefferson County scored first place in the 2022 Alabama Farm-City Committee Essay Contest for Seventh through Ninth Grades. |
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Lydia Maple of Lakeview Christian in Lee County scored first place in the 2022 Alabama Farm-City Committee Essay Contest for 10th through 12th Grades. |
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Christian Burks of The Well Christian Academy in Marshall County scored first place in the 2022 Alabama Farm-City Committee Video Contest.
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Judge Freezes Waters of U.S. Rule, Good News for Alabama Farmers |
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Alabama farmers applaud a U.S. District Court decision to halt the 2023 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule in 24 states. The April 12 ruling out of North Dakota follows a March 20 court decision to stop implementation in Texas and Idaho.
Alabama Farmers Federation’s Mitt Walker thanked Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall for bringing the suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Marshall and fellow attorneys general filed the suit Feb. 21.
“We appreciate Attorney General Marshall for taking action against the federal government’s blatant regulatory overreach,” said Walker, the Federation’s Governmental & Agricultural Programs Department director. “This ruling is a win in our fight for clear, concise rules based on the knowledge that farmers and landowners are wise stewards of the land.”
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Conference Highlights Members’ Commitment To Communities |
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A bevy of speakers commended Alabama Farmers Federation members for a common characteristic during the organization’s Women’s Leadership Conference April 12-14 — their commitment to serving communities.
During the welcome dinner in Birmingham, child advocate Liz Huntley encouraged, empowered and inspired the 200-plus attendees while sharing thought-provoking stories from her difficult childhood.
Other conference highlights included regional caucuses where ladies swapped advocacy and outreach ideas; a chance to mingle with vendors; an estate planning workshop with Leah Mitchell of DeKalb County; and a lesson in lingering around the table with social media celebrity Brenda Gantt of Andalusia.
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U.S. Sen. Britt Visits Federation Area 3 |
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The Alabama Farmers Federation happily welcomed U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, to Gadsden April 6 for an evening of fellowship and one-on-one conversations.
Britt engaged with farmers from Calhoun, Cherokee, DeKalb, Etowah, Jackson and Marshall counties, along with Federation state board members.
The Federation thanks Britt for understanding the members of this organization and taking time to listen to the needs and concerns of Alabama farmers.
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Student Leaders Visit Alabama Capitol Hill |
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Over 200 blue corduroy jackets left their mark on Alabama's capital city April 18 for FFA Day on the Hill. They were greeted by Gov. Kay Ivey as they walked the Capitol Hill steps.
FFA students heard from:
- Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell
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Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen
- State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey
- Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Judge Christy Edwards
- Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham
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Rep. Joe Lovvorn, R-Auburn
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Farmers Encouraged To Nominate Experts For Annual Awards |
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Alabama farmers are encouraged to nominate research and Alabama Extension personnel whose work tangibly impacted their farms for two awards from the Alabama Farmers Federation.
- The Rittenour Award for Production Agriculture & Forestry Research will recognize Auburn University faculty for creative and original research.
- The Duncan Award for Excellence in Production Agriculture & Forestry Extension will honor Alabama Extension staff developing or implementing solutions for stakeholder-identified problems.
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Fed cattle market prices soared again last week to another record high for the third week in a row. Surging live fed cattle prices are pulling calf and feeder cattle prices along for the ride. The cutout value is beginning to increase, but there are not a lot of effects yet on retail beef prices. |
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Poultry Producer Workshop Set For April 27 |
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Notice is hereby given that the Alabama peanut referendum will be held on April 20, 2023, during established office hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. To obtain a list of the 2023 polling places, growers can contact the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) office, any APPA board member or visit the association website. Learn more here.
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Implants are approved for use in nursing calves, stockers and feedlot animals. They are not cleared for use in cull cows, dairy cattle, breeding animals and veal calves. Typically, implants are placed under the skin on the back of the ear. Proper management practices with implants are imperative for optimal response to growth-promoting techniques. Click here to read more.
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Southern root-knot nematodes can cause significant economic damage to sweet potato crops. Learn how to recognize their damage, distribution and host range, pest biology, and sampling and management techniques. Click here to read more.
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Understanding the many labels on raw poultry products can help you choose the right product for you and your family. Click here to learn more.
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June 5 - Young Farmers of Alabama Golf Tournament in Montgomery
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June 28-29 - GNS Tour in north Alabama and central Tennessee
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Simply Southern TV Reruns Feature New Segments |
Shows air over the weekend on six broadcast stations and on Wednesdays on national cable network RFD-TV.
April 22/23/26: Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch, floral baskets in downtown Auburn, Ridge Point Event Venue and a Southern Bite recipe for Pimento Cheese Cornbread.
April 29 and 30 + May 3: Falcon Hill Farm, the Murder Mystery Cruise on the Perdido Queen, a brand new Rural Roundup and a Southern Bite recipe for The BEST Key Lime Pie.
To find out where and when the show airs near you, visit simplysoutherntv.net and click “Where To Watch.”
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