Alabama Agricultural Development Authority Accepting Applications for Meat and Poultry Processing
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 ❯
Black Vulture Depredation Sub-Permit Application Open
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 ❯
Commissioner Pate Issues a Stop Sale Order on Certain Engine Lubricating Oil
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 ❯
USDA Awards $15 million Grant to the Alabama Agricultural Development Authority for Meat and Poultry Processing
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 ❯
USDA Designates Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
Montgomery, Ala. - Last week USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced a Secretarial natural disaster designation for 27 counties in Tennessee that also included four counties in Alabama that are contiguous to some of the Tennessee 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 operation or the refinance... read more ❯
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Benefit Cards Available for Seniors
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a federally funded program administered by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries’ Farmers Market Authority Section. The SFMNP provides eligible seniors with a $50 benefit card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from certified farmers at farmers markets and farm stands in the state of Alabama. You can apply at https://agi.alabama.gov/ or https://agi.alabama.gov/farmersmarket/ . A sample photo of what the card looks like is attached to this release. “The... read more ❯
USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Applications Being Accepted
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets. The application deadline for these specialty crop block grants through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is March 17, 2023, 5:00 p.m. CST. Specialty crops are defined by USDA as fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture (including maple syrup and honey) and nursery crops (including floriculture). Commodity groups,... read more ❯
Confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Non-Commercial Backyard Flock
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) and the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock (non-poultry) in Lawrence County, Alabama. Samples from the flock were tested at the Alabama State Diagnostic Laboratories, part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, and confirmed at the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. APHIS is working... read more ❯
Livestock Shelter Open in Alabama in Preparation for Hurricane Ian
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In preparation for Hurricane Ian, 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. Please be advised that all stalls are first come first serve and calling ahead is requested. Furthermore, there are currently only 6 camper hookups left at this facility. Houston County Farm Center
1701 E Cottonwood Rd.
Dothan, AL 36301
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A Healthy You, A Healthy Farm Hosted Mental Health Training in Troy
TROY, Ala.— Today, leaders from several organizations across the state of Alabama participated in a QPR, (Question, Persuade, Refer) training hosted by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). The trainings are a vital part of the A Healthy You, A Healthy Farm initiative. The Alabama Department of Mental Health, an essential partner in this initiative, is assisting in providing the training and related resources. The A Healthy You, A Healthy Farm initiative is funded by the Farm and Ranch... read more ❯