U.S. Department of Agriculture

Congress

Sen. Britt applauds Alabamians appointed to USDA FSA State Committee

Five Alabamians were appointed to the USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee, bringing decades of experience and expertise to crucial farm oversight roles.

January 19, 2026

Twinkle Cavanaugh appointed to USDA position, will resign as PSC president

After 15 years, Twinkle Cavanaugh is resigning from the Alabama PSC.

May 28, 2025

Sen. Britt applauds Alabamians appointed to USDA positions

Britt applauded Alabamians Twinkle Cavanaugh and Monica Carroll for their key USDA appointments.

May 28, 2025

Rep. Strong introduces legislation to study Winter Canola

This legislation would direct the USDA to study the gap in crop insurance coverage for double-crop grown winter oilseeds like canola.

April 14, 2025

USDA announces ECAP funds for row crop farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers.

March 19, 2025

Alabama schools to lose access to local produce as Trump administration cuts USDA programs

More than 40 states, including Alabama, were signed on to participate in the program.

March 14, 2025

Farmers in Alabama and across the U.S. hurt by USDA funding freeze

This freeze on USDA grant monies has left many American farmers footing the bill for expenses they were told would be reimbursed.

February 24, 2025

Drought assessment committee discusses end of year climate data

Each area of the state was reported as abnormally dry, while north and southwest Alabama faced severe or extreme drought.

December 13, 2024

What has the GOP done for you?

Democrats brought health care, better roads, bridges, internet, sewer and water lines, and money for schools. What have Republicans done?

January 27, 2022

Former Alabama prison supervisor convicted for failing to intervene in beating

Willie Burks watched the handcuffed person be beaten, then afterward said "that’s fair,"according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

July 24, 2021