It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, I understand your department, along with USDA-APHIS, this week confirmed H5 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the state. What was the disease found in? The public is urged to call the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division at 334-242-3469 to report a sighting of dead birds. All poultry owners and growers are …
Alabama Laboratory Groundbreaking
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) held a groundbreaking for its new Pesticide Residue and Chemical Laboratory on Wednesday in Auburn. The Gilmer-Turnham Building, just down the street from the construction site, has been in use for over 50 years and was retrofitted from an animal diagnostics lab. The construction will set up half of the facility for …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, I understand a groundbreaking ceremony will be held in Auburn this Wednesday. What is this event for? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, I understand you and some of your staff took a trip out of state this past week. Where did you go and what was this trip all about? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
It’s time for our weekly Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate. This week we are talking beef, as October is Beef Month in Alabama. Commissioner, I know you are proud of the beef industry in Alabama. For more information about events and activities with the Commissioner’s office, visit the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Alabama Industrial Hemp License Application Available
Alabama’s hemp growers now have a new option. The state’s hemp growers, processors/handlers and universities may now apply for an industrial hemp license from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Applications will only be accepted online through the Kelly Registration System. The application period began Tuesday, October 11 and the final day to apply for an industrial hemp license is …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”. The Commissioner talks about a big event taking place this Tuesday called Apple Crunch Day. Schools across Alabama will show their support for fresh, local produce by crunching into an apple on “Apple Crunch Day” this Tuesday, October 18th at 10:50 a.m. The Alabama Farm to …
2023 Hemp Applications Now Being Accepted in Alabama
Alabama hemp growers, processors/handlers and universities can now apply for an industrial hemp license from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). Applications are now being accepted online only through the Kelly Registration System. In 2016, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Industrial Hemp Research Program Act, Section 2-8-380 Code of Alabama 1975, tasking ADAI with the development of a licensing and inspection …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly ‘Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate’, we talk about the fact September is National Chicken Month. And Commissioner, why is the poultry industry so important to Alabama? More information is available on the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Facebook page, or go to their website to learn more about other programs. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
A Healthy You, A Healthy Farm Hosted Mental Health Training in Troy
(ADAI/TROY, AL) — 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 …