McMillan Encouraged by USDA Tariff Relief Program

Dan Alabama, Industry News Release, Trade

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a plan to remedy losses sustained by American agriculture producers due to retaliatory tariffs. The $12 billion package of aid is expected to create a short-term solution to the ongoing trade negotiations. According to USDA, the funding falls in line with the estimated $11 billion impact of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural …

Department Accepting Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm Applications

Dan Alabama, Industry News Release

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting applications for the annual Century and Heritage (C & H) Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs. The purpose of both programs is to recognize family farms that have played a significant role in Alabama’s history. A Century Farm is one that has been in the same family continuously for at least …

ADAI Accepting Applications for USDA Organic Cost-Share Reimbursement Program

Dan Alabama, Industry News Release, Organic

Alabama growers and handlers of organic agricultural products can recover part of the cost associated with their USDA certification. The reimbursement covers 75% of certification costs, up to a maximum of $750. The cost-share program makes it easier for certified organic businesses throughout the supply chain by recouping the costs associated with USDA organic certification. The Alabama Department of Agriculture …

Alabama State Vet Pleased with New CWD Testing

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A couple of months ago we told you that the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries purchased new testing equipment for the State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. State Veterinarian Tony Frazier says the equipment will be dedicated to testing samples for chronic wasting disease (CWD) found in white-tailed deer. Alabama State Vet Pleased with New CWD Testing Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Alabama State Vet on Fighting Avian Influenza

Dan Alabama, Poultry

While it’s been a winter that doesn’t seem to want to end, temperatures are starting to warm up. But those in the poultry industry continue to think about Avian Influenza. Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries State Veterinarian, Dr. Tony Frazier, urges industry folks to continue concentrating on biosecurity. Alabama State Vet on Fighting Avian Influenza Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

McMillan on Being Prepared to Fight Avian Influenza

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While it is an issue we don’t want to think about, the time of year has arrived again when those in the poultry industry have Avian Influenza (AI) on their minds. Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) John McMillan, urges industry folks to concentrate on bio-security. McMillan on Being Prepared to Fight Avian Influenza Sponsored ContentCIR …

Alabama ADAI Helping Farmers and Consumers

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This past weekend, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), John McMillan, attended the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention in Huntsville. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman their department is there to help farmers and consumers across the state. Alabama ADAI Helping Farmers and Consumers Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …