Alabama cotton farmers are encouraged to contact their crop insurance agents given recent changes to Stacked Income Protection Program (STAX) coverage, Agriculture Risk Program (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) options.
An Alabama Farmers Federation Beef Tour 27 years ago was all it took to hook Dale County’s Joe and Faye Williams. This year’s cattle-focused excursion to Idaho was no different.
A new pest is challenging Alabama cotton farmers in an already-trying growing season. The invasive two-spot cotton leafhopper, also called the cotton jassid, has been detected in 18 counties as of Sept. 4.
Continuing its longtime support of rural health initiatives, the Alabama Farmers Federation presented book scholarships to the 20th cohort of the Rural Medicine Program during a white coat ceremony in Auburn Aug. 22.
With a spongy crumb, whipped frosting and assorted berries, Lori Mosley’s home-baked dessert took the cake during the Heritage Cooking Contest Sept. 4 in Montgomery.
