AL McMillan Sworn in as New Ag Commissioner

In ceremonies held yesterday in Montgomery, John McMillan was sworn in as the new Agriculture & Industries Commissioner for Alabama.

USDA Battles Numerous Citrus Diseases
Although huanglongbing (HLB) disease was highlighted in the citrus section of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (USDA APHIS) recent PPQ (Plant Protection and Quarantine) 2025 Annual Report, the report also noted efforts against other citrus diseases. Those diseases include citrus canker, citrus yellow vein clearing virus, sweet orange scab […]
What You Need To Know About Managing Fire Ants
By Lauren Diepenbrock Red imported fire ants (Solenopsis Invicta), commonly referred to as fire ants, are commonplace throughout Florida. The pest infests a broad range of habitats, including urban sites, natural areas and production fields. In citrus, a range of impacts from this pest are seen. From a human health perspective, fire ant stings can […]