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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.

January 2, 2021

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.

November 28, 2020

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.

November 17, 2020

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.

November 9, 2020

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.

November 2, 2020

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.

October 28, 2020

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.

October 27, 2020

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.

October 20, 2020

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.

October 14, 2020

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.

October 8, 2020