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Agriculture

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...

Strong, Tuberville legislation aims to protect America’s agricultural land from China, other adversaries

WASHINGTON — Citing agriculture as a key part of national security, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong reintroduced today the Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign...

North Alabamians recognized at Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers conference

GULF SHORES -- Bigger at the beach was the overarching theme of the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association annual conference last week. It was...

Tuberville legislation would help poultry producers impacted by bird flu

WASHINGTON – In the wake of a bird flu outbreak that has killed millions of chickens nationwide and more than 100,000 in Alabama, U.S....

Agriculture and forestry help grow Alabama’s economy

MONTGOMERY -- Agriculture and forestry provide the building blocks of society — food, fiber and timber. They also contribute a massive amount to Alabama’s...