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Sweet Grown Alabama Day Celebrates Locally Grown Agriculture

On Saturday, July 13, Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s non-profit agricultural branding program, hosted the third “Sweet Grown Alabama Day”. Fourteen farmers markets across the state participated with special events and Alabama farms who are a part of the Sweet Grown Alabama program also participated.  Gov. Kay Ivey issued a proclamation declaring July 13, 2024 “Sweet Grown Alabama Day.”  “Buying local …

Alabama Agribusiness Council

Alabama Agribusiness Council Holds Annual Meeting

The Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) held their annual meeting this week in Orange Beach, Alabama. Grace Ellis, AAC executive director, talked with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about their growing attendance. More information can be found on the AAC website or contact Grace at this e-mail address: grace@alagribusiness.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Africanized Honeybees

Africanized Honeybees Found in Alabama

According to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), the presence of Africanized Honeybees (AHB) has been confirmed in Jackson and St. Clair Counties. Both finds were feral swarms collected by local beekeepers and have been euthanized to protect Alabama’s honeybees.  ADAI is taking swift action to mitigate any risks associated with these invasive bees, by setting up traps within a …

ACA Supports The Future of Agriculture

Supporting the future of agriculture is important to the team at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, that’s why they support youth programs across the state. Last week ACA sponsored a Career Development Event at the Alabama FFA Convention. ACA was proud to see Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association members Emily Grace Rezek and Mackenzie Smith involved with the Alabama FFA State Officer …