Thank a Farmer

Commissioner Rick Pate Launches “Thank a Farmer” Initiative to Raise Awareness and Appreciation for Farmers

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), News from Our Sponsors

(ADAI/Montgomery, AL/January 30, 2025) — Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate unveiled the state’s “Thank a Farmer” initiative during a press conference held at Ravello Ristorante in Montgomery. The new campaign aims to increase public appreciation for farmers and raise awareness about where our food comes from. The event also featured remarks from key community leaders, including Ravello’s Chef Nicholas Wyatt, local produce farmer Kelvin Anderson, and State Senator Will Barfoot. …

Farm Dog of the Year

Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year

Dan American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), News from Our Sponsors

People’s Choice Pup also Recognized (AFBF/SAN ANTONIO, January 26, 2025) — Recognizing the vital role that four-legged friends often play on family farms and ranches, Farm Bureau launched the Farm Dog of the Year contest several years ago – now a popular feature of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Convention. The winner of the 2025 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the …

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FDACS Highlights Agricultural Lands to be Preserved With Recently Announced Partner Funding

Dan Conservation, Environment, Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), News from Our Sponsors

(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Nov. 20, 2024) — Following the Florida Conservation Group’s recent announcement of $47 million in state and federal funding to preserve active agriculture operations in the Peace River Valley region, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is highlighting four proposed agricultural conservation projects that will receive funding. These agricultural operations in Southwest Florida will be permanently preserved from future development, as …

hurricane debby

Approval of First Loan for Hurricane Debby Impacted Florida Farmers

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Funding, Hurricane, Industry, News from Our Sponsors

First loan approval comes just 15 days after Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida (FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Oct. 4, 2024) — Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the approval of the first Hurricane Debby recovery loan through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program. Commissioner Simpson announced the launch of the application …

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FBC Adds Two New Board Members

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Florida Beef Council (FBC), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, News from Our Sponsors

The Florida Beef Council recently added two new members to its board. Each addition has a vested interest in the cattle business with strong family ties across Florida’s cattle industry. Deanne Maples, Executive Director of the Florida Beef Council, shares more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Alabama Department of Agriculture

Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Issues Biosecurity Measures for Livestock Shows

Dan Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Cattle, Livestock, News from Our Sponsors

(ADAI/MONTGOMERY, AL/July 22, 2024) — The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is issuing guidelines to protect animal health in response to the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle in 12 twelve states. Since livestock shows held in conjunction with fairs across Alabama will be starting soon, attendees should abide by these guidelines. “We know livestock …

Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign with Quick Tips to Follow to Keep Pollinators Safe

Dan Environment, Growing Matters, Pollinators, Pollinators

The BeSure! Campaign from the Growing Matters coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife.  Today we’re talking with Shine Taylor, Field Development Representative with Gowan Company, who gives some quick tips for applicators. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Brake® Herbicide for Both Cotton and Peanut Growers

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Many crop consultants and university researchers have recently shifted to recommending the use of a pre-emergence herbicide program to keep weeds from germinating, noting it is the best management practice. And as we all know, resistance is a major issue with those hard-to-control weeds like goosegrass and pigweed. And growers’ access to new modes of action is more limited than …

Commissioner Pate Advises Horse Owners to Vaccinate for EEE & West Nile Virus

Dan Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Equine, Livestock, News from Our Sponsors

(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 …

Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Stresses Importance of Pesticide Labels

Sabrina Halvorson Growing Matters

The BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition tells us it’s always a good time to check your pesticide’s label.  The coalition says when choosing crop protection tools, both effectivenessand potential impact on the environment must be considered. Protecting bees andother wildlife is a major part of good stewardship practices and is why GrowingMatters launched BeSure!, an initiative to support growers and …