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Alabama Agriculture News
For readers in Alabama, this page covers farming and ranching, agribusiness, food production supply chains and commodity markets. Reporting follows the intersection of rural land use and the state economy.
Recent news
November 3, 2026
Hill Pitches Rural Crime Unit in Alabama Ag RaceRepublican nominee Corey Hill is running for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries against Democrat Ron Sparks.
October 31, 2026
Alabama Producers to Attend ARC and PLC WebinarThe Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host a session on November 13 to guide agricultural producers through farm safety net programs.
October 31, 2026
Alabama to Elect New Agriculture Commissioner November 3Candidates Ron Sparks and Corey Hill vie to succeed term-limited incumbent Rick Pate in the upcoming general election.
October 29, 2026
Alabama Agriculture Chief Seeks Federal Fuel ReliefCommissioner Rick Pate requests that loggers be included in the USDA Harvest Fuel Relief Program to combat rising costs.
October 20, 2026
Alabama to Elect New Agriculture Commissioner on November 3Voters will choose between Republican Corey Hill and Democrat Ron Sparks to lead the state's agriculture department.
October 15, 2026
Tuberville Tours Alabama Hurricane DamageSenator Tommy Tuberville assessed agricultural losses in Conecuh County following Hurricane Isaias.
September 30, 2026
Alabama Farmers Issued Safety Advice for Harvest SeasonOfficials cautioned motorists to watch for slow-moving machinery on public roads during the fall harvest.
September 29, 2026
Alabama Cattle Farmers Faced Severe DroughtDry conditions have impacted grazing land and delayed the planting of vital winter cattle feed.
September 29, 2026
Troy King Endorsed Ron Sparks for Agriculture CommissionerFormer Alabama Attorney General Troy King crossed party lines to support Democrat Ron Sparks in the upcoming election.
September 28, 2026
Alabama FarmPAC Endorsed Three CandidatesThe political arm of the Alabama Farmers Federation backed contenders for state office ahead of the November election.
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Day to day, that means crop cycles, federal policy adjustments, market fluctuations and supply chain developments. It spans from the capital to the rural counties where production occurs. Seasonal weather patterns and commodity pricing cycles exert the most influence on the scope of operations here. Legislative shifts and changes to land management practices represent the most frequent subjects of concern.