(ADAI/MONTGOMERY, AL/August 23, 2023) — Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner Rick Pate has announced that a horse has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) by the ADAI’s veterinary diagnostic laboratory in Auburn. The positive result originated from a horse in Baldwin County. EEE is a mosquito-transmitted disease that is more severe than West Nile Virus (WNV). The mortality …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
This week in our “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Andy Tipton, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Industries’ Food Safety/Ag Compliance Division is in this week for Commissioner Pate, and he talks with Sabrina Halvorson about how the Food Safety Division keeps our food supply safe. That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner we understand that August is a special month. Can you tell us about it? Click here to learn more about the catfish industry in Alabama. That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, filling in for the Commissioner this week is Farmers Market Authority Director Don Wambles. Don, farmers markets are located at various points across the state, but for someone interested, where can they find them. Learn more on the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In this week’s “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, the Commissioner invites farmers around the state to attend their upcoming farm bill discussion public hearings. He and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) are providing an opportunity for those who will be impacted by the farm bill to offer input and voice their concerns. Commissioner, tell us more about …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In this week’s “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, we hear about a big event that took place this past weekend, and also about something coming to Alabama the first week of August. But Commissioner, starting with this past weekend’s event, I understand Sweet Grown Alabama Day was held. Thanks Commissioner, and a reminder to support Sweet Grown Alabama every day. For more …
Sweet Grown Alabama Day is Saturday
Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s non-profit agricultural branding program, will celebrate all things locally grown for “Sweet Grown Alabama Day” on Saturday, July 22. Participating in Sweet Grown Alabama Day is simple — do at least one activity that supports an Alabama farmer. Consumers can make a purchase from their local farmer, cook a meal made with local ingredients, pick …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner with summertime here it’s also annual meeting season. I understand you attended two conferences last week. Can you tell us as little about them? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) recently hosted the 20th annual Tomato Sandwich Lunch at the Ed Teague Arena in Montgomery. Were you pleased with this year’s event? Again, to find a local farmers market near you, check out the Sweet Grown Alabama website, which includes a searchable …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, filling in for the Commissioner this week is Amy Belcher, communications director for the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI). And Amy, I understand ADAI is now accepting applications for your annual Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs. Can you tell us a little more about these programs? …