Congress Sens. Tuberville, Fetterman reintroduce bill on foreign investment in American agriculture Alabama's other U.S. senator, Katie Britt, is also a co-sponsor of the FARM Act. Alex JobinJanuary 23, 2025
News The 68th annual SLE PRCA Rodeo returns to Montgomery This year’s rodeo promises more excitement, entertainment, and opportunities to support youth in agriculture. StaffJanuary 20, 2025
Economy Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee The change comes in response to financial support from the state legislature and corporate sponsors. StaffJanuary 7, 2025
State Sweet Grown Alabama highlights 2024 growth through grants Sweet Grown Alabama promotes local agriculture through events, influencer partnerships and grants, connecting farmers to communities Mary Claire WootenDecember 31, 2024
National Tariffs unpopular with voters, mixed bag for Alabama Republicans Of voters polled, Republicans viewed the proposed tariffs most favorably with 76 percent in favor. Wesley WalterDecember 23, 2024
Economy Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief “Our row crop farmers in Alabama are encountering immense financial pressure," Pate said. StaffDecember 18, 2024
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
State Sweet Grown Alabama hosts fourth annual Farm to Table Dinner Over 550 pounds of locally grown products were prepared by Chef Dave Garfrerick of Garfrerick’s Café in Oxford. StaffJuly 29, 2024
Congress U.S. Senator Katie Britt supports advancing Agricultural Appropriations Bill Additionally, the bill provides substantial funding for rural utilities and rural development programs under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. StaffJune 29, 2023
National USDA to send help to farmers after Ivey’s disaster designation request A disaster declaration has been issued to help Alabama farmers affected by freezing temperatures that occurred in March. Patrick DarringtonMay 29, 2023