The voice of agriculture in Alabama. Neighbors magazine brings you the most current news and information about Alabama agriculture and the Alabama Farmers Federation.
Hushed tones settled through the room as a countdown clock created an air of anticipation over a sea of national blue and corn gold corduroy jackets during the 98th State FFA Convention.
The Maples family of Elkmont may claim certain kin are history buffs, but many in their herd have a knack for remembering relatives’ monikers, memories and Maples Stock Farm lore.
The rustle of pines and whistle of quail rang out through the tall timbers of south Georgia and north Florida, reaching the ears of foresters, loggers, landowners and wildlife professionals.
A career dedicated to advancing Alabama’s cotton industry earned Autauga County’s Jimmy Sanford, 81, special recognition from past and current members of the Alabama Cotton Commission — an organization he chaired from 1991 to 2025.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the first reported case of New World screwworm (NWS) in the U.S. June 3.
On hot summer days across Alabama, farm stands fill with consumers looking for homegrown fruits and vegetables. Produce brings them to the stand, but bonds they build with farmers keep them coming back.
