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Wood pellet factory announced in Demopolis

Friday, it was announced that a $100 million wood pellet factory will be built in Demopolis. The plant will be located on the Tombigbee River so that the pellets can be loaded into barges and shipped to the state Port of Mobile for export. Tuscaloosa-based Westervelt is partnering with Canadian Pinnacle Renewable Energy to build … Continued
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December 30, 2019

State of the art sawmill opens in Henry County

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey attended the official opening of Abbeville Fiber LLC, a state-of-the-art sawmill that will employ 115 people in Henry County once the facility is fully staffed. The $40 million investment is the largest economic development project in the county’s history, with $40 million invested to date. “What I have seen here today … Continued
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September 3, 2019
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Commissioner Rick Pate offers his support of the USMCA

Alabama’s agricultural and forestry producers and related industries have been resilient in the face of hurricanes, tornados, floods, and droughts that devastated our state in the last few months. In addition to weathering these natural disasters, farmers and foresters now find themselves literally waiting on an Act of Congress to stabilize trading relationships with Canada … Continued
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July 29, 2019
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Gerald Dial is a steady hand for Alabama

Alabama’s economy is growing…but it can do so much more. The key is having the right leadership in all elected positions, people who have vision. So far, Governor Kay Ivey has shown she has what it takes to make important changes and place our state in a position to win. Did you know agriculture and forestry together are the biggest industry … Continued
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July 13, 2018
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Supporting Alabama’s number one industry

Agriculture is our country’s oldest industry. Since the beginning, America’s farmers have worked the land and sustained our communities. Today, agriculture is the top industry in rural America, and it remains the number one industry in Alabama. As our manufacturing industry continues to grow, I have made a commitment to never forget about the backbone … Continued
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June 26, 2018

Dial campaign wins national award for announcement ad

Last weekend, State Senator and AG Commissioner candidate Gerald Dial’s, R-Lineville, campaign was awarded a 2018 Pollie in Nashville, Tenn. The campaign’s announcement video, “It’s Dial Time” won in the Digital/Internet – Candidate Division. TV actors, writers, producers and directors have the Emmies; the movie industry has the Oscars; musicians have the Grammies; people in … Continued
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April 17, 2018

Gerald Dial announces run for Agriculture and Industries Commissioner

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama state Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination for commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Dial said that his campaign is focused on creating jobs in the state – whether it be agriculture, professional services or anything in between. “I … Continued
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October 20, 2017

Bussman and Bentley Comment on International Paper Closing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter International Paper’s mill closing is terribly bad economic news for Alabama’s economic recovery. Alabama State Senator Paul Bussman (R) from Cullman said on Facebook, “As most of you have heard, International Paper has announced the closing of the Courtland mill in Courtland, AL. This mill employees over 1000 people … Continued
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September 13, 2013