The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, April 15, for their new laboratory in Auburn, AL. Breaking ground in November of 2022, Commissioner Rick Pate expressed excitement at the laboratory’s swift completion. Replacing the over 50 year old Gilmer-Turnham Building, the newly constructed facility will house Alabama’s State Chemical Testing Laboratory and Pesticide …
Alabama Fuel Taxes to Rise for First Time Since 1992
Tuesday afternoon, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation that raises the state’s fuel tax rate for the first time since 1992. Known as the Rebuild Alabama Act, the 10 cent increase will mostly go toward roads and bridges. But it will not happen all at once, as will be phased in over three years. The fuel tax will increase by …
Gov. Ivey Lends Assistance to State Forestry Agency
Although only in office a few weeks, Gov. Kay Ivey is helping to shore up a state agency important to rural Alabama. State Forester Rick Oates said Ivey told him she intends to release nearly $500,000 from the governor’s discretionary departmental emergency fund to help the budget-stressed Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC). Last year’s drought-related fires took a toll on the …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Pleased with Kay Ivey as Governor
A swearing-in ceremony was held Monday evening for Alabama’s second woman governor, Kay Ivey. And various ag leaders across the state welcomed her as the new governor, including Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President, Dr. Billy Powell. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Alabama Farmers Federation Welcomes Kay Ivey
by Jeff Helms, Alabama Farmers Federation The Alabama Farmers Federation today welcomed Kay Ivey as Alabama’s 54th governor, noting her rural background and appreciation of farmers is good news for Alabama agriculture. Federation President Jimmy Parnell expressed confidence in Ivey’s leadership. “Gov. Ivey has always been a friend to farmers,” Parnell said. “She understands the importance of agriculture and forestry …