Tag: Agriculture
Year-round care and maintenance for perennials
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. - With their vivacious blooms and array of colors, herbaceous perennials are a garden favorite and a common sight in...
Fall armyworms marching in Alabama fields
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. ā They say there are only a few things that are certain in life. Most forage producers in the Southeast would...
Extend the growing season of blueberries and other summer fruits
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. ā As blueberries and other summer fruits begin to grow out of season, gardeners may be looking for ways to extend...
Ivey awards $26M in CARES Act funds for Alabama Agriculture Stabilization...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Ā ā Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday awarded $26 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund for the Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program- for farmers,...
Extension Offices serving as drop-off points for mystery seed packages
MONTGOMERY, Ala. ā The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is partnering with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) to assist in collecting unsolicited...
Unsolicited seed packages from China delivered to Alabama residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has received multiple reports of āunsolicitedā China origin seeds being delivered to residents...
Alabama agriculture feeling effects of COVID-19
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. ā Practically every industry has been affected by COVID-19 in some fashion. Professionals from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn...
Participation encouraged in COVID-19 Agriculture Impact Survey
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. ā COVID-19 has impacted the agriculture industry; however, the full extent of the impact is currently unknown. Professionals with the Alabama...
Alabama farmers now eligible for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Beginning Tuesday, May 26, Alabama farmers and ranchers affected by coronavirus will have an opportunity to apply for monetary relief...
Cullman County student’s Farm-City poster wins statewide award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Young artists and storytellers were honored during the Alabama Farm-City Awards livestream May 12 for showcasing how farmers āKeep Alabama Growing.ā
Students...
āGrow More, Give Moreā: Local gardeners can help feed those in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Home gardeners can now use their passion for gardening to make a difference in their communities through the Alabama Cooperative Extensionās...
Wallace State offeringĀ YoungĀ Farmer Entrepreneur CampsĀ
HANCEVILLE, Ala.Ā āĀ Wallace State Community College will host two three-day camps for teens and young adults interested in learningĀ about building their own farming business.Ā The YoungĀ Farmer...
Food safety top priority in Alabama produce industry
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - With Alabamaās growing season in full swing, produce growers are working to ensure continuing food safety during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Upcoming virtual field tripsĀ to feature honeybees, catfish
Alabama farmers will keep their Virtual Field Trips buzzing with an upcoming tour of Auburn Universityās Bee Lab. The Virtual Field Trips are offered...
Federation president says farmers working hard to keep food, fiber flowing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama farmers and forest industry personnel continue working to ensure a steady supply of food, fiber and timber during the COVID-19...
2020 plant considerations for Alabama producers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.āThese are unprecedented times. Large companies are closing doors and sending their employees home to work. Small businesses are shipping inventory out...
Beef Quality Assurance training March 24 in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training will take place Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. at the North Alabama Agriplex, 1714...
Agriplex Heritage Skills: Raised bed gardening
CULLMAN, Ala. ā Ā It was on the frigid side Tuesday night, but that didnāt stop avid gardeners dreaming of spring from turning out for...
Annual meeting in review for Cullman County Farmers Federation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Farmers Federation leaders were elected at the organizationās 98th annual meeting in Montgomery Dec. 9.
Conecuh Countyās Steve Dunn, a row...
Irrigation tax credit for farmers
AUBURN, Ala. ā Some Alabama farmers could see a break on their taxes thanks to a new tax credit. This credit allows farmer to...
Growing hemp in Alabama: Informational meeting set for Nov. 4
The latest United States Department of Agriculture Farm Bill allows for the production of hemp throughout the United States.Ā Historically, hemp was grown as...
Alabama Extension launches Farming Basics app
AUBURN, Ala. - Todayās farmers are using new
technology more than ever to help them with day-to-day tasks. In a physically
demanding and rapidly developing industry,...
High heat, minimal moisture hurt yields, bottom line
Zero. Zip. Zilch.
Thatās how much rain Terry Wyattās 500-acre cotton crop received in September.
āCotton likes hot weather, but you have to have some rain,ā...
Poultry & Egg Association honors Danny Farr, awards funds to schools...
2017 Poultry & Egg Association Hall of Fame inductee Danny Farr, with wife Geraldine Farr and family / W.C Mann
CULLMAN - On Saturday evening,...
Area farmers attend Alabama Farmers Federation 95th Annual Meeting
Nineteen farmers from Cullman County attended the Alabama Farmers Federation 95th Annual Meeting Dec. 4-5 in Montgomery. Attendees and elected leaders set organizational policies...








































