MONTGOMERY – The transformation of a landmark farm on I-65 in northern Jefferson County into an agricultural exhibition center has taken a major financial leap thanks to a federal grant. […]

MONTGOMERY — Lawrence County’s Drew Wear was among the exceptional Young Farmers recognized at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 104th annual meeting as a competitive contest season closed. Wear took first […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama’s casualties in the U.S.-China trade war are more than peanuts. However, you might say the state’s peanut crop is brittle. China did not import any peanuts – […]

HUNTSVILLE – HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in partnership with venture firm and startup accelerator gener8tor, has launched its Fall 2025 AgTech Accelerator featuring 10 startup companies selected for the cohort. […]

HUNTSVILLE — As Alabamians prepare for Thanksgiving, a holiday that centers around food, family and the harvest, it’s worth reflecting on where that food comes from – and who produces […]

COLUMBIANA — A winding drive down Shelby County backroads and a crisp autumn morning welcomed almost 90 ninth- and 10th-graders to the Alabama 4-H Center for the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference […]

WASHINGTON – In a move to cut red tape and help expand markets for small livestock producers, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) […]

MONTGOMERY – HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Auburn University and the University of Alabama are sharing $4.7 million in grants from the Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund, Gov. Kay Ivey […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Terri A. Sewell and 55 of her Democratic colleagues called on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to provide immediate answers regarding […]

MONTGOMERY — Decades of snapshots have spotlighted Alabama agriculture during the perennial farmer-favorite Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest. This year’s competition celebrated various commodities — from row crops and cattle to […]

MONTGOMERY — To honor the state’s cattle industry and its families, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is celebrating the arrival of October Beef Month, a 61-year tradition. “Each October, we have […]

HUNTSVILLE — A proposal on revitalizing rural economies led by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a finalist in the U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines program. The NSF announced HudsonAlpha’s BRIDGES Engine […]

HUNTSVILLE – HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is one of 12 regional ecosystem innovation hubs in the U.S. and four countries to be selected as an Ecosystem Partner in the new […]

FLORENCE – As summer winds down, the folks at McGee Farm are preparing for the arrival of fall. Each year, McGee Farm welcomes thousands of visitors to its Florence pumpkin […]

DECATUR — Harnessing the strengths of its cooperative system, Land O’Lakes has partnered with two area agriculture co-ops to invest in the future of ag innovation. Decatur-based Alabama Farmers Cooperative […]

MONTGOMERY — Two years ago, 18 Alabama farmers and ag professionals embarked on an intense, immersive and impactful leadership development experience. Six institutes later, members of Class VI graduated from […]

HUNTSVILLE – Nothihg is quite as refreshing on a hot summer day than a juicy slice of watermelon. And there’s nothing better than a free slice of watermelon. To quench […]

CHATTANOOGA — A Russellville cattle farmer who teaches high school agriscience has earned accolades during the recent Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference, ALFA announced. Caleb Beason of Franklin […]

MONTGOMERY – A pair of area farmers markets joined others from across the state to celebrate locally grown products on Sweet Grown Alabama Day. From farmers markets and roadside stands […]

HUNTSVILLE — When it comes to supporting local farmers, this month, the Madison County Farmer’s Market is all ears. Ears of corn, that is. Visit the Madison County Farmer’s Market […]

WASHINGTON – To improve opportunities and increase market access for Alabama’s agriculture community, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville reintroduced two pieces of legislation Wednesday – the Farm Board Act and Mid-South […]

ATHENS — From managing logistics to cultivating community, Kat Greene wears many hats as the longtime market manager of the Athens Farmers Market. She is celebrating 10 years of dedicated leadership that […]

DECATUR – You say “to-MAY-to” and I say “to-MAH-to.” But, no matter how you pronounce it, be sure to head to the Morgan County Decatur Farmers Market for the inaugural […]

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 (R-Montgomery) was joined by Sens. […]