Congress 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. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 2, 2021
National 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. Brandon MoseleyNovember 28, 2020
Economy 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. Brandon MoseleyNovember 17, 2020
News 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. Brandon MoseleyNovember 9, 2020
News 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. Brandon MoseleyNovember 2, 2020
National 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... Brandon MoseleyOctober 28, 2020
News 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. Brandon MoseleyOctober 27, 2020
News 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. Brandon MoseleyOctober 20, 2020
News 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. Brandon MoseleyOctober 14, 2020
Infrastructure 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. Brandon MoseleyOctober 8, 2020