Resources for Animal Food Producers in the Southeastern United States Affected by Tropical Storm Eta
As Tropical Storm Eta approaches the southeastern United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine reminds those who may be affected by storm waters about resources available for animal food producers who may be harvesting, mixing, storing or distributing grains and other foods for animals. The FDA reminds harvesters that crops harvested from flooded fields are often unacceptable because of contamination. Flood waters, which are different from pooled rain water, may contain sewage, pathogenic organisms, pesticides, chemical... read more ❯
Auburn's Bacteriology Lab is Offering Additional Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing Options for Companion Animals and Horses
Thompson Bishop Sparks State Diagnostic Laboratory now offers antibiotic sensitivity testing for organisms resistant to antibiotics on the routine companion animal and equine panels. The gram positive panel includes zones of inhibition for Enterococcus spp. against ciprofloxacin, linezolid, and minocycline; zones of inhibition for Staphylococcus spp. against azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, linezolid, and minocycline; and zones of inhibition for Streptococcus spp. against azithromycin, ciprofloxacin (B-hemolytic only), and linezolid (B-hemolytic only.) The gram negative panel includes zones of inhibition for Acinetobacter spp. against ceftazidime, ciprofloxacin,... read more ❯
J.B. Taylor Diagnostic Lab in Elba Seeking Applications for Job Lab Director
Director, J.B. Taylor Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Alabama Veterinary Diagnostic Lab System Description:
Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking qualified applicants for Director of J.B. Taylor Diagnostic Laboratory in Elba, Alabama. J.B. Taylor Diagnostic Lab is a satellite branch laboratory within the Alabama Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (AVDL) system. Elba is located in rural southeastern Alabama (Coffee County), less than two hours from the beaches of the Gulf Coast, and 38 miles from the Florida State Line. Thompson Bishop Sparks State Diagnostic Lab is... read more ❯
Deadline Extended for Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program (AASP) Poultry Grower Programs
Due to statewide power outages last week as a result of Hurricane Zeta, the application deadline for the AASP Breeder, Broiler and Pullet Grower programs has been extended to Friday, November 13, 2020. Eligible grower should visit crf.alabama.gov or agi.alabama.gov to apply. read more ❯
Livestock Shelters Open in Alabama in Preparation for Tropical Storm Zeta
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In response to Tropical Storm Zeta, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been in contact with our partners to provide a temporary sheltering facility for evacuated livestock including horses and cattle. Animals moving in response to Tropical Storm Zeta will be exempt from a certificate of veterinary inspection. The Alabama A&M Agribition Center located at 4925 Moore’s Mill Rd, Huntsville, AL 35811, will open effective immediately. The shelter is only equipped to shelter livestock, not... read more ❯
ADAI Accepting Applications for USDA Organic Cost-Share Reimbursement Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama growers and handlers of organic agricultural products can recover part of the cost associated with their USDA certification. The reimbursement covers 50% of certification costs, up to a maximum of $500.00. The cost-share program makes it easier for certified organic businesses throughout the supply chain by recouping the costs associated with USDA organic certification. The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) will administer this non-competitive grant program by processing applications for cost share funds, and issuing reimbursements... read more ❯
ADAI Launches 2021 Applications for Growing and Processing Industrial Hemp
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) will accept hemp applications from eligible growers and processors/handlers, using a new online application system starting, TODAY, October 13, 2020. Applications will be available at agi.alabama.gov/hempapp at 9:00 am, Tuesday, October 13, 2020. The final day to apply for a hemp license is November 30, 2020 by 5:00 pm (CST). In 2016, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Industrial Hemp Research Program Act, Section 2-8-380 Code of Alabama 1975, tasking ADAI... read more ❯
Comm. Rick Pate thanks ADAI Team who facilitated U.S. Sec. of Agriculture Sonny Perdue's visit to Baldwin Co.
Commissioner Rick Pate would like to recognize the ADAI Team who was instrumental in making U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue's visit to Baldwin County a success. This visit, prompted by Hurricane Sally, included two farm tours and a round table discussion with local agricultural businesses. The hard work and dedication of the ADAI staff lead to an overall successful event. "I cannot thank my staff enough for their hard work to make this event happen. The Secretary visit went according... read more ❯
Governor Kay Ivey officially proclaims October 2020 as Farm to School Month in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, ALA. - Governor Kay Ivey officially proclaimed October 2020 as Farm to School Month in Alabama. The Alabama Farm to School Program promotes nutritional practices, fresh and local foods, school gardens and teaching agricultural education in Alabama schools. Local farms play an important role in the Alabama school systems by providing them with a variety of fresh, affordable and healthy produce options. The National School Lunch Program is administered by the Department of Education in Alabama. The Department of Agriculture... read more ❯
Poultry Farmer Stabilization Grant Program Application Availability Postponed to October 13, 2020
Montgomery, Ala. - In August, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that $26 Million of CARES Act Funds would be used to assist Alabama Agriculture impacted by COVID-19. These funds were used to establish the Alabama Agricultural Stabilization Program (AASP). The application period for the Poultry Farmer Stabilization Grant Program portion of the AASP has been postponed. Applications for the poultry program will be available at agi.alabama.gov or crf.alabama.gov at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. The new deadline for applications is... read more ❯