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Agriculture

Britt, colleagues introduce legislation to support American cotton and its products

WASHINGTON – Supporting the importance of cotton to the region's economy, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduced legislation to support products made with American-grown cotton. Britt...

Wayne-Sanderson Farms creates retirement savings program for farmers

OAKWOOD, Ga. -- To help create a retirement opportunity for its "farm partners," Wayne-Sanderson Farms is joining with Vestwell to launch a retirement savings program. The...

HudsonAlpha, gener8tor welcome AgTech startups to HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator

HUNTSVILLE –  With a focus on sustainable farming practices and cutting-edge agtech solutions, the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator powered by gener8tor will support companies that are...

Lawrence County High’s Isabel Arriaga wins Alabama Farm-City video award

AUBURN -- Isabel Arriaga's video about Lawrence County farmers working to feed and clothe everyone in the area "and beyond" was the winner in...

Strong legislation would study viability of growing winter canola in North Alabama

WASHINGTON — To help provide a more robust market for area farmers and, in effect, boosting rural communities, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong introduced legislation...

Tuberville, Moore legislation would aid pecan and tree nut farmers, increase healthier options for seniors

WASHINGTON – A pair of Alabama's congressional representatives are combining to help farmers in the state and provide another option for health-conscious seniors. Through their...

Agriculture Exhibition Center group finalizes purchase of landmark I-65 farm

WARRIOR — A landmark farm on Interstate 65 will have a new life as the Alabama Farm Center at Hallmark Farm. The Agriculture Exhibition Center...

Cullman County farmers Ben and Whitney Haynes, others put boots down in nation’s capital

WASHINGTON -- As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, more than 150 Alabama farmers spent last week in...

The Market at MidCity returns for seventh season

HUNTSVILLE — The Market at MidCity, a vibrant weekly event showcasing local farmers, bakers, and artisans, is returning next weekend for its seventh season,...

Tuberville bill would protect Alabama shrimpers, farmers and producers

WASHINGTON – Recognizing the adverse impact of foreign shrimp and agriculture products dumped on American - and Alabama - markets, Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined...