Montgomery, Ala. USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced a Secretarial natural disaster designation for five Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought. Additional areas in the state and adjacent states were named as contiguous disaster counties. This designation will extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from drought through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming... read more ❯

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In preparation for Hurricane Idalia, entry requirements have been lifted for livestock animals that are moving across state lines. The following temporary sheltering facility has agreed to provide a place for evacuees with livestock including horses and cattle to stay. Pike County Cattlemen's Association - Cattleman Park 4100 US HWY 231 S Troy, AL 36081 Building Number: 334-566-0892 The shelter is only equipped to shelter livestock, not pets or companion animals such as dogs or cats. These facilities will be available at... read more ❯

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner Rick Pate has announced that a horse has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) by the ADAI’s veterinary diagnostic laboratory in Auburn. The positive result originated from a horse in Baldwin County. EEE is a mosquito-transmitted disease that is more severe than West Nile Virus (WNV). The mortality rate in horses from WNV is reported at around 30%, while the rate for EEE is almost 90%. “Unfortunately, mosquito-borne viruses like EEE... read more ❯

Who:              Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville What:             Commissioner Rick Pate is hosting Farm Bill Public Hearings with U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville. When & Where: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 9:15 a.m.         Coastal Alabama Community College 1900 Highway 31 S, Bay Minette, AL 36507 12:00 p.m.      Wiregrass Research & Extension Center 167 AL HWY 134, Headland, AL 36345 3:00 p.m.        Snead State Community College 220 N Walnut St, Boaz, AL 35957 Wednesday, August 2, 2023 9:30 a.m.        Alabama Wildlife Federation 3050 Lanark Rd, Millbrook, AL 63054   Montgomery, Ala.... read more ❯

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is now accepting applications for their annual Century & Heritage (C & H) Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs. ADAI created these programs 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 activities on the farm. The farm must include at least... read more ❯

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Agricultural Development Authority (AADA) is accepting loan applications under the Alabama Meat Processing Program (AMPP). This program is a result of a $15 million award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program (MPILP) to the AADA. Applications for Phase I are open now and will close September 14, 2023. The low interest loans are intended to support meat and poultry slaughter and processing businesses in Alabama. Loans... read more ❯

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) announces they will begin administering the Black Vulture Depredation Sub-Permit program to protect livestock. Livestock producers experiencing depredation from black vultures may apply for this no cost permit to take up to three birds. The permit is good for this calendar year and must be renewed each year. All applicants for the depredation sub-permit must agree to the requirements found in the Authorizations and Conditions section of the black vulture... read more ❯

Under the authority of the State of Alabama, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate has issued a stop sale order for certain engine lubricating oil. Laboratory analysis has shown the following products do not comply with the standards adopted by the Alabama Board of Agriculture and Industries. The products listed below have been inspected and found to be in violation of state and (or) federal law. Xpress Lube Pro 5W-20 Xpress Lube Pro 5W-30 Xpress Lube Pro 10W-40 It is hereby illegal to sell... read more ❯

Montgomery, Ala. - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $15 million to the lender Alabama Agricultural Development Authority (AADA) to support meat and poultry slaughter and processing businesses in Alabama. The USDA Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program (MPILP) is awarded to the lender, AADA, in the form of a grant. Businesses engaged in the processing of meat or poultry can apply for a loan from AADA as an ultimate recipient. Loans can be used to purchase or... read more ❯