AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

Thursday Apr 9th, 2026

Southeast Farmers Lean Into Corn in 2026

Southeast Regional Ag News
New planting projections reveal notable acreage gains across key southern states.

Friday Mar 13th, 2026

Farm Groups Push for H-2A Reform in Washington

Southeast Regional Ag News
Agricultural leaders from across the Southeast joined the Ag Wage Reform Coalition to urge Congress to strengthen the guest worker program farmers rely on.

Thursday Mar 5th, 2026

Celebrating a Champion for School Meals

Southeast Regional Ag News
The Alabama School Nutrition Association recognized Commissioner Rick Pate as Friend of the Year for helping connect local farmers with school cafeterias through the state’s Farm to School Incentive Program.

Tuesday Jan 20th, 2026

A National Honor for an Alabama Farm Family

Southeast Regional Ag News
Drew and Lauren Wendland’s Achievement Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation affirms the power of values-driven farming in today’s world.

Tuesday Jan 13th, 2026

Drought Triggers Disaster Declaration for Alabama Counties

Southeast Regional Ag News
Nineteen counties are now eligible for federal assistance after severe drought conditions.

Monday Nov 10th, 2025

Southern Voices in Agriculture: Share Your Story

Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers, ranchers, educators, and ag professionals across the Southeast are encouraged to take part in the new national Women in Agriculture Study, open through March 31.

Tuesday Nov 4th, 2025

Farmers Share Real-World Lessons in Direct-to-Consumer Sales

Southeast Regional Ag News
A new Alabama Extension video series spotlights local producers turning direct beef sales into thriving farm businesses.

Monday Sep 29th, 2025

Fresh Food, Veteran Freedom, and Farmer Relief

Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture leaders announce food bank funding, veteran outdoor programs, and disaster aid for growers across the Southeast.

Monday Sep 22nd, 2025

Southern States Spotlight Farmers, Veterans, and Farmland Preservation

Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia, Alabama, and Florida roll out initiatives celebrating veterans, honoring farmers, and protecting agricultural land.

Tuesday Jul 1st, 2025

Teaching with a Twist of Ag

Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama educators get hands-on at Ag in the Classroom’s Summer Institute to bring farming into everyday learning.

Wednesday Jun 18th, 2025

Tim Tebow to Headline 2026 Farm Bureau Convention

Southeast Regional Ag News
The American Farm Bureau Federation has announced Tim Tebow as the keynote speaker for its 2026 national convention, taking place January 9–14 in Anaheim, California.

Tuesday May 6th, 2025

Carroll Appointed as Alabama's FSA Executive Director

Southeast Regional Ag News
Monica Carroll, an experienced Alabama farmer, has been appointed as the new executive director of the state’s Farm Service Agency, focusing on crucial programs for farmers during challenging times.

Tuesday Mar 25th, 2025

AECC Finalizes Purchase for Alabama Farm Center at Hallmark Farm

Southeast Regional Ag News
The Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation (AECC) has completed the purchase of 500 acres along I-65 at Exit 280, a key step for the Alabama Farm Center at Hallmark Farm.

Thursday Oct 31st, 2024

First Female "Southeastern Farmer of the Year"

Southeast Regional Ag News
The Sunbelt Expo is coordinating the Southeastern Farmer of the Year awards for the 34th consecutive year. A total of $1,324,000 in cash awards and other honors have been awarded to 304 southeastern farmers since the award was initiated in 1990.