Tag: ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES

Africanized honeybees found in Alabama: Caution but no panic

Two swarms of Africanized Honeybees found in Alabama and destroyed.

Jim 'Zig' Zeigler | 06.19.24

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USDA provides $3 million for Alabama ‘Farm to School’ program, kids at low-income schools getting fresh produce

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the state of Alabama and local farmers have reached an agreement to provide fresh produce to schools where the majority of students receive free and reduced-cost lunches.

Will Blakely | 11.17.22

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Ag. Commissioner Pate working to solve potential milk shortage ahead of Dothan dairy closure

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries responded to the upcoming closure of Borden Dairy production in Dothan and suggested Alabama schools could potentially be turning to milk that doesn't require refrigeration.

Will Blakely | 08.25.22

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USDA designates seven Alabama Counties as primary natural disaster areas

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate (R) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...

Brandon Moseley | 12.17.21

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Gov. Ivey joins lawsuit to challenge Biden’s vaccine mandate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) has joined in on a lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandates....

Brandon Moseley | 10.31.21