A $1.7 million grant from the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will help develop a statewide strategy to increase irrigation on cropland. The Alabama Farmers Federation will lead the effort while…

A $1.7 million grant from the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will help develop a statewide strategy to increase irrigation on cropland. The Alabama Farmers Federation will lead the effort while…
Fire is one of the best tools available to promote wildlife habitat, but public misconception and negative attitudes regarding its use are prevalent and has been used for thousands of years…
MONTGOMERY, AL —Agriculture and forestry groups collected more than 300 pounds of food and $1,000 to help fight hunger and commemorate Alabama’s inaugural events today. Food drive sponsors were Alabama Ag…
MONTGOMERY, Ala., — The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is partnering with the Food Bank of North Alabama, Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) and local…
AUBURN, Ala.—Farmers looking to make sense of the 2014 farm may attend one of nine educational meetings across the state in January. Extension economist Robert Page said the organization’s next round…
Fruit, vegetable and other specialty crop growers now have additional disaster coverage options under the new farm bill. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced changes to the…
MONTGOMERY, Ala., — Gov. Robert Bentley provided opening remarks to start the Alabama Farmers Federation's 93rd annual meeting at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre Dec. 7. Bentley praised the state's farmers,…