Dairy competition shows the other side of the Alabama National Fair
The Alabama National Fair is more than just the midway rides and the food. It has a history in agriculture that is the backbone of this annual event.
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Alabama launches hay relief effort for Texas
The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries is launching an effort to provide hay for Texas cattle producers who have suffered losses due to wildfires in the Texas panhandle.
Invasive Grass Threatens Cattle Farms and Timberlands
From the West Alabama Newsroom– An invasive grass is spreading across Alabama — threatening two of the state’s biggest agricultural resources. Cogongrass is an invasive species of grass — that’s spreading throughout Alabama — threatening the well-being of livestock — and timberlands. “One of the top ten most invasive plant species in the world,” said David Russell with Alabama Extension…
Poarch Creek Indians to Build Meat Processing Facility
The Poarch Creek Indians say they will be able to harvest and process cattle and hogs for both livestock-producing customers and a retail and wholesale business.
