Alabama Cattlemen's Association

06/12/2026

North Alabama Cattlemen’s Conference 🤠

Thanks to all who joined us today at the Priceville Event Center for fellowship, Alabama Beef Systems Extension education and discussion.

Today’s program agenda included:
- Introduction to Virtual Fencing by Charles Hord with No Fence
- Update on Asian Longhorn Tick and New World screwworm by Alabama Extension Veterinarian Dr. Soren Rodning
- Selecting Replacement Animals by Alabama Extension's Kent Stanford
- Talks from Alabama BeefPAC-backed candidates Katherine Robertson, Corey Hill and Wes Allen
- Your Value-Added Membership by ACA staffer Erin Beasley and 2026 President Wyatt Sasser
- Cattle Industry Economic Outlook by University of Tennessee's Andrew Griffith

Special thanks to the 2026 Regional Cattlemen’s Conferences sponsors: First South Farm Credit, Agoro Carbon Alliance US, Choose Safety Choose Envu, Livestock Marketing Association, Alabama Livestock Marketing Association, Virbac and the Alabama State Beef Checkoff Program.

Learn about our upcoming meetings and register today at www.BamaBeef.org/RegionalCookouts

06/12/2026

In this episode of Cattle Connect, Erin Beasley talks with Dr. Hannah Ennis from the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries about the state's meat inspection program. They cover inspection types, the inspection process from live animal checks to postmortem evaluation, labeling requirements, and resources for producers interested in direct-to-consumer sales.

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06/12/2026

The Alabama Cattlemen's Association and the Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation were proud to sponsor the 2025-2026 Alabama FFA Association Beef Production Proficiency Awards. Winners were awarded tonight in Montgomery during the 98th Annual Alabama FFA Convention. 👏

Beef Production Placement 1st Place: Hudson Manning, Billingsley FFA (award accepted by Colton Lawrence)
Beef Production Placement 2nd Place: Meggie Ann Bramlett, Falkville FFA
Beef Production Placement 3rd Place: Caleb Cook, Billingsley FFA
Beef Production Placement 4th Place: Abigail Longcrier, Billingsley FFA
Beef Production Entrepreneurship 1st Place: Alyx Johnson, Woodland FFA
Beef Production Entrepreneurship 2nd Place: Callie Childers, Albert P Brewer FFA
Beef Production Entrepreneurship 3rd Place: Hudson Manning, Billingsley FFA (not pictured)
Beef Production Entrepreneurship 4th Place: Landers Franklin, Arab FFA

06/12/2026

The Alabama Beef Checkoff Program and SLE Rodeo were proud to sponsor the 2025-2026 Alabama FFA Association Meats Evaluation CDE! Winners were awarded today in Montgomery during the 98th Annual Alabama FFA Convention.
1st Place: Thorsby FFA
2nd Place: Tallassee FFA
3rd Place: Holly Pond FFA
4th Place: Douglas FFA

06/12/2026

The Alabama Cattlemen's Association, The Alabama Beef Checkoff Program and The Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation were proud to sponsor the 2025-2026 Alabama FFA Association Livestock Evaluation CDE! Winners were awarded today in Montgomery during the 98th Annual Alabama FFA Convention. 👏

1st Place: Hartselle FFA
2nd Place: Arab FFA
3rd Place: Geraldine FFA
4th Place: Danville FFA

06/10/2026

Alabama FFA Association members and advisors, make plans to stop by Booth #33 at the 98th Annual State FFA Convention!

Swing by to say hello, learn more about Alabama’s beef industry, pick up some goodies, and visit with our team over the next two days! 🤠

06/09/2026

West Alabama Cattlemen 🤠 Join us for a meal, fellowship and timely education from your state association and our partners at the Alabama Beef Systems Extension.

This event is open to all cattlemen! Register to attend: https://tinyurl.com/WestALConference

While you're there, if you'd like to join the ACA or renew your membership, we can do that on site, or you can hop online at BamaBeef.org/Join.

Not from the Blackbelt? We've got a lineup of meetings coming soon near you!
-North Alabama Cattlemen's Conference | Priceville, AL | June 12 | 9AM-3PM
- Wiregrass Cattlemen's Conference | Enterprise, AL | June 25 | 4-8PM
-Central Alabama Cattlemen's Conference | Wetumpka, AL | July 16 | 4-8PM
-Gulf Coast Cattlemen's Conference | Atmore, AL | August 7 | 8AM-2PM

06/08/2026

Alabama FFA members- make plans to visit us at The MOOseum this week during the 98th Annual Alabama FFA State Convention and Expo! 🤠

Welcome to Montgomery, Alabama FFA! 🤠

Mosey on over to see us this week during the 98th Annual Alabama FFA State Convention and Expo. Our FREE educational center located just two blocks from Alabama's Capitol Building offers interactive beef industry education and fun from sustainability to beef cookery, and on-farm management to the sport of rodeo.

Complimentary parking is available on-site for cars and buses.

📍201 S Bainbridge Street Montgomery, AL 36104
📆 Monday - Friday
⏰ 8AM - 12PM, 1PM - 4:30PM

06/07/2026

06/05/2026

Eligible meat processors across Alabama are encouraged to take advantage of a new funding opportunity through the USDA Rural Development’s Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program – Phase 4 (MPPEP 4).

The program provides $60 million in grant funding to support beef-focused processing facilities and strengthen local and regional supply chains. The program offers processors the opportunity to purchase new equipment, improve facilities, increase processing capacity and enhance operational efficiency while strengthening local supply chains and supporting economic growth in rural communities.

Eligible applicants must primarily process cattle and have been operating for at least one year.

The application period is currently open and will close on August 7, 2026, at 10:59 p.m. CST.

Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov using Funding Opportunity Number RD RBS 26 04 or by searching for "Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program – Phase 4."