Alabama grocery group supports Corey Hill for commissioner of agriculture
Alabama Food Association Endorses Corey Hill for Agricultural Commissioner On Thursday, the Alabama Food Association announced its endorsement of Corey Hill for the role of Alabama Agricultural Commissioner in the upcoming 2026 election. Corey Hill, a fourth-generation farmer and grocery store owner who currently serves as the Mayor of Douglas in Marshall County, is viewed […]
Campaign fundraising intensifies for Alabama Agriculture Commissioner as two candidates each lend their campaigns $250,000 in July
Open Race for Alabama’s Agriculture and Industry Commissioner With Rick Putty, the current officeholder, unable to run again due to term limits and focusing on the general governor’s race for China EU in 2026, the Republican side of Alabama’s Agriculture and Industry Commissioner position is wide open. Three GOP candidates—Jack Williams, Christina Woerner McInnis, and […]
Trump Restructures Large Agriculture Department, Moves Officials Outside Washington
USDA Announces Major Restructuring and Job Cuts The USDA revealed on Thursday that it will undergo significant changes, including notable staff reductions, due to an overly large workforce and excessive spending during the Biden administration. As part of this reorganization, the USDA intends to reduce its workforce in the Washington, DC area by over 50% […]
Forestry Association supports Jack Williams for the position of agriculture commissioner
Senator Jack Williams Endorsed as Next Agriculture and Industry Commissioner The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) has given its support to Alabama Senator Jack Williams for the role of Agriculture and Industry Commissioner. Williams has been serving Senate District 34 since 2018 and currently holds the position of vice-chairman on both the Senate Agriculture, Conservation and […]
Women in agriculture urged to share, interact, and network at annual conference
Communication. Engage. Connect. These words resonated with 200 women involved in farming at the recent Alabama Farmers Federation Women Leadership Conference in Auburn, held from April 16-18. Rachel Chastain, who heads the Federation State Women’s Leadership Committee, urged attendees to recognize that everyone has a role in the agricultural community and the state’s largest farming […]
Auburn University agriculture students become summer interns with the Federation.
On May 20th, the Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed two Auburn University seniors, Cohen Rooker and Jonathan Parten, as summer interns. They’re set to assist the organization with grassroots efforts, focusing on policy development and legislative matters. Rooker, hailing from Talladega County, is involved with the Government and Agricultural Program (GAP) department. His role includes supporting […]
Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate declares candidacy for Alabama’s Lieutenant Governor in 2026
Alabama’s Agricultural Industry Commissioner Rick Pate has declared his intention to run for lieutenant governor in the upcoming 2026 election. Initially, Pate had plans to enter the gubernatorial race this cycle. However, after a discussion with Governor Kay Ivey, he decided against it. He mentioned that his decision was influenced by his close friendship with […]
Alabama’s agriculture department encourages the ‘Thank a Farmer’ campaign
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industry is promoting its “Thanks to the Farmers” initiative, aimed at recognizing the hard work and dedication of farmers across the state. This campaign was officially launched in late January by Commissioner Rick Pate. Pate expressed, “Through the Appreciation to the Farmers initiative, we hope Alabamians will develop a […]
Sen. Jack Williams declares his run for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries in Alabama
Sen. Jack Williams Enters Alabama Agricultural Commissioner Race State Senator Jack Williams has officially joined the 2026 race for Alabama’s Agricultural and Industrial Commissioner. A Republican and a fourth-generation farmer from South Alabama, Williams emphasizes his farming background and legislative experience as key points in his campaign. “I’m really concerned about the state of agribusiness […]
Arizona project will enhance precision agriculture in Yuma County
news Network construction company EX² Technology has been selected to build 27 towers in Arizona to enhance local precision agriculture efforts. By: Brad Randall, broadband community The 27 towers will be built by Ex² Technology to enhance water conservation and precision agriculture efforts in Yuma County, the Vivacity Company announced. Following the project, all six […]