SASDA a Success for Alabama Agriculture Commissioner’s Office

The Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (SASDA) held their annual conference in Alabama this week. Southeast AgNet’s Will Jordan was there and has this report.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …

Alabama Cattlemen on 2023 Legislative Session

The 2023 Alabama Legislative Session is coming to an end, as lawmakers are finalizing this year’s session. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, said overall it was a positive session for agriculture. For more information contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 314-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …

Senator Katie Britt: “Make the Farm Bill about Farmers Again”

By Will Jordan U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) from Alabama brought remarks Monday during the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (SASDA) Conference being held this week in Montgomery, Alabama. Along with an update from Washington D.C., Senator Britt emphasized the importance of “making the farm bill about farmers again.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

Johnson to Lead Peanut Promotion, Research Efforts

(APPA/DOTHAN, AL/June 5, 2023) — Alabama’s 900-plus peanut farmers have a new champion in their corner. Libbie Johnson joined the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) as executive director on June 5. Johnson hails from Florida Extension, where she gleaned over 20 years of industry experience and built relationships critical to her new role. “I’m excited to get to know Alabama’s …

Around the State with Commissioner Pate

In for our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner I understand you and your staff are hosting the SASDA Annual Conference this week. Can you tell us more about it? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

AJCA Round-up Registration is Underway

The 2023 Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) Round-up is coming up July 20-23 in Montgomery, and juniors across the state are urged to take part in the annual event. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that registration for it is underway. For more information about the AJCA Round-up or about promotional events sponsored by the Alabama Beef …

Around the State with Commissioner Pate

It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”. Commissioner, today we celebrate National Memorial Day, so can you tell us what the day means to you? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …

Around the State with Commissioner Pate

In our “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, the  Department of Agriculture and Industries touches the lives of each Alabamian every day. Commissioner, would you like to share about one of the services the department provides to farmers and home gardeners? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. …