Health Prefiled bill would overhaul Alabama’s new hemp regulation law Senate Bill 1, reintroduced by Sen. April Weaver, would upend the House Bill 445's framework and restrict sales to licensed pharmacies. Mary Claire Wooten4 days ago
Elections McInnis reports strong first month in race for Alabama ag commissioner Fifth-generation farmer Christina Woerner McInnis made a strong start, raising $114,750 in her first month. StaffJune 5, 2025
News USDA increases funding for state meat and poultry inspection programs The USDA's $14.54 million funding increase provided critical support for state meat and poultry inspection programs, strengthening the food supply chain. StaffMay 28, 2025
State ADAI encourages horse owners to vaccinate for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, West Nile Virus Most cases occur during mosquito season, which starts in the summer and continues through fall. StaffMay 8, 2025
News Commissioner Rick Pate declares March 19 as National Agriculture Trade Day in Alabama The proclamation is in recognition of the significant contribution agriculture trade makes to the state’s economy, farmers and communities. StaffMarch 20, 2025
News USDA announces ECAP funds for row crop farmers The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers. StaffMarch 19, 2025
Elections Christina Woerner McInnis announces bid for Alabama ag commissioner Christina Woerner McInnis, a fifth-generation farmer, has officially announced her candidacy for Alabama commissioner of agriculture and industries StaffMarch 5, 2025
State Ala. Dept. of Agriculture and Industries issues biosecurity measures for livestock shows Livestock shows held in conjunction with fairs across Alabama will be starting soon. StaffJuly 23, 2024
State AADA accepting loan applications for meat, poultry processing The low interest loans are intended to support meat and poultry slaughter and processing businesses in Alabama. StaffJune 15, 2023
State Alabama accepting hemp-growing, processing applications starting Tuesday The last day to apply for an industrial hemp license is Nov. 29. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 11, 2021