MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In preparation for Tropical Storm Isaias, forecasted to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall on Friday evening, October 9, along the Northern Gulf Coast, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been in contact with our partners to provide temporary sheltering facilities for evacuated livestock. Animals moving in response to Tropical Storm Isaias will be exempt from a certificate of veterinary inspection. These shelters are only equipped to shelter livestock, not pets or companion animals... read more ❯

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) would like to correct recent misinformation regarding the operation and enforcement responsibilities of ADAI’s Weights & Measures Division. Recent claims suggesting that Alabama consumers are operating on an “honor system” at the gas pump and that businesses must self-report violations are vastly inaccurate. ADAI continues to actively regulate commercial weighing and measuring devices throughout the state and remains the enforcement authority. In fiscal year 2025, ADAI and the licensed service... read more ❯

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey has proclaimed October as Farm to School Month in Alabama, celebrating the vital connection between local farmers, schools and students. Since October of 2020, the Alabama Farm to School Program has been given $2.195 million from the State legislature for the Farm to School incentive program. Since then, schools have spent $5,908,487.44 purchasing from local farmers, and they have served 14,332,643 meals featuring Alabama products. "Farm to School is about more than putting Alabama-grown food on... read more ❯

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is urging producers and consumers to exercise caution when purchasing cattle through social media platforms, following reports of fraudulent listings involving livestock sales. Recent incidents have involved fake profiles posing as legitimate cattle operations, advertising heifers for sale online. In some cases, buyers have traveled to pick up the purchased cattle, only to discover the operation had no knowledge of the transaction. These scams have extended beyond state lines, highlighting... read more ❯

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is encouraging Alabama consumers to remain informed and practice safe food handling as federal and state public health officials continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. While no cases have currently been reported in Alabama, consumers are urged to continue practicing proper produce washing as part of their regular food safety routine. “Food safety is our top priority, and safeguarding... read more ❯

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting applications for their annual Century & Heritage (C & H) Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs until Friday, August 28, 2026. ADAI and the Alabama Historical Commission initiated these programs in 1976 to help recognize and celebrate family farms that have significantly impacted Alabama history and agriculture. A Century Farm is one that has been in the same family continuously for at least 100 years and currently has agricultural... read more ❯

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) was proud to host its much-anticipated Annual Tomato Sandwich Lunch on June 24, welcoming guests from across the state to celebrate one of Alabama’s tastiest traditions and the peak of the summer growing season. The lunch spotlighted Alabama-grown tomatoes, sweet corn and lettuce. It also showcased several products manufactured in Alabama including, Golden Flake chips, Blue Bell ice cream, Flowers Bakery bread, Milo’s tea and Buffalo Rock soft drinks. From... read more ❯

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is pursuing recovery of a surety bond to help compensate Alabama grain producers who have not received payment for grain sold to Hansen-Mueller Co. in 2025. ADAI is encouraging affected producers to submit a claim for review as soon as possible to hmclaims@agi.alabama.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Producers who sold grain to Hansen-Mueller Co. in 2025 and have not been paid may be eligible... read more ❯