Livestock Farmers to Receive Emergency Relief

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is releasing $1 billion in emergency funds to livestock producers whose farms were impacted by drought, wildfires or flooding in 2023 and 2024.

May 29, 2025 Cultivator

Cavanaugh to Lead USDA Rural Development in Alabama

Twinkle Cavanaugh is Alabama’s new state director for Rural Development, following an appointment by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. 

Auburn Ag Students Join Federation as Summer Interns 

The Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed two Auburn University (AU) College of Agriculture seniors as summer interns May 20. Cohen Luker and Jonathan Parten will help guide the organization’s grassroots efforts through policy development and legislative affairs. 

Alfa Awards Bluff Park Elementary Teacher With New Vehicle

Bluff Park Elementary students and staff celebrated a familiar face earlier today during a special assembly honoring first-grade teacher Katie Collins, who was recently named Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. 

May 15, 2025 Cultivator