National Grange laments end of food box program
Funding for the food box program ended on Dec. 31 at midnight but had run out in many regions weeks earlier.
Department of Agriculture
USDA is seeking rural energy grant applications
The deadlines to apply for grants is Feb. 1, 2021, and March 31, 2021. Applications for loan guarantees are accepted year-round.
Applications open the Livestock Auction Market Direct Payment Program, Poultry Processor Reimbursement Program
Each program will assist Alabama’s agriculture with costs associated with disruptions experienced due to COVID-19.
Hemp company opens new processing facility in Phenix City
The company says that the new processing facility located in Phenix City will have advanced technologies to increase production of CBD.
Trump administration invests $3 million in Talladega College
Talladega College will use its $3 million loan to complete the Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center named to honor its 20th president.
Zeta is a hurricane again
Zeta currently has sustained winds of 85 mph. On its current course it will make landfall at Southeast Louisiana or the Mississippi Coast late this afternoon and move through Alabama tonight.
Agriculture Department providing shelters for livestock evacuating due to Zeta
The Alabama A&M Agribition Center will open effective immediately for livestock that is being evacuated.
Commissioner Pate and Superintendent Mackey celebrate Apple Crunch Day
Students will learn about the different varieties of apples, how they grow and much more. October is National Apple Month.
Alabama Ag Department accepting applications for USDA Organic Cost-Share Reimbursement Program
The reimbursement covers 50 percent of certification costs up to a maximum of $500.
USDA awards $3 million in grants for Alabama distance learning, telemedicine infrastructure
Alabama has been awarded six projects through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program.