State Twinkle Cavanaugh appointed to USDA position, will resign as PSC president After 15 years, Twinkle Cavanaugh is resigning from the Alabama PSC. Josh MoonMay 28, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt applauds Alabamians appointed to USDA positions Britt applauded Alabamians Twinkle Cavanaugh and Monica Carroll for their key USDA appointments. StaffMay 28, 2025
Congress 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. StaffApril 14, 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
News 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. Alex JobinMarch 14, 2025
News 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. Alex JobinFebruary 24, 2025
Environment 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. Wesley WalterDecember 13, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | 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? Josh MoonJanuary 27, 2022
News 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. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 24, 2021
National Biden’s executive orders on food stamps won’t spur immediate changes An Alabama Arise analyst said the most important change would be Biden's call to re-evaluate the baseline used to set SNAP benefits. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 25, 2021