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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.
Funding Futures, Honoring Leaders
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture officials in Alabama and Florida are opening doors for research, marketing and recognition in 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.
USDA to Purchase Surplus Fruit for Nutrition Programs
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA’s planned thirty million dollar fruit purchase is expected to draw close attention from citrus producers across the Southeast.
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.
Growing Forward: Alabama and Florida Boost Southern Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
New investments and land preservation strengthen farms across the Southeast.
Water Grants, Farm to School, and Farmer Wellness Initiatives
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida launches major ag water grants, Alabama celebrates Farm to School Month, and Georgia expands farmer mental health support.
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.
Generations on the Land
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama honors family farms with Century, Heritage, and Bicentennial recognition programs.
USDA Opens $16 Billion Disaster Relief Program for Farmers Hit in 2023–2024
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers with crop losses from recent natural disasters can now apply for federal aid through the USDA’s new Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.
Africanized Honeybees Confirmed in Alabama
Southeast Regional Ag News
State agriculture officials launch monitoring efforts after a feral swarm is found in Barbour County
A New Role for Commissioner Pate?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama’s Commissioner of Agriculture has set his sights on a new role.
Cotton Growers Respond to MAHA Health Report
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the MAHA Commission highlights environmental risks in childhood disease, cotton producers defend natural fibers and sound science.
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.
Alabama’s Pursell Agri-Tech Launches Global Fertilizer Venture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Sylacauga-based Pursell Agri-Tech partners with Southeast Asia’s Wastech Group to build a high-tech fertilizer facility in Malaysia. The project underscores Alabama’s leadership in sustainable agriculture and global innovation.
Drought Prompts Alabama Disaster Designations
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced this week that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has designated 20 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas due to prolonged drought conditions in 2025.
Increasing Disaster Aid Access for Specialty Crop Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
A bipartisan bill could make it easier for specialty crop farmers in the Southeast to access federal disaster relief.
Empowering Agriculture: FL Leadership, GA Dialogue & Southeast Relief
Southeast Regional Ag News
From the Woman of the Year in Agriculture to $10 billion in direct payments, here are headlines from across the Southeast.
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.
Alabama Officials Warn of Unsolicited Seed Packages
Southeast Regional Ag News
“We urge all residents to be on the lookout for similar packages. These seeds may be invasive to Alabama plants or be harmful to livestock,” said ADAI Commissioner Rick Pate.