Gov. Kay Ivey has announced Revive Plus, a $200 million grant program to support small businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations in Alabama that have been impacted by COVID-19 — including farmers.
According to the National Resources Inventory, from 2012-2017, cropland acreage increased, erosion rates stabilized, and the expansion of developed land decreased.
Farm sector production expenses (including expenses associated with operator dwellings) are forecast to decrease by $4.6 billion (1.3 percent) to $344.2 billion in 2020 in nominal terms, i.e. not adjusted for inflation.
Alabama Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Rick Pate is pleased to announce the Livestock Market Direct Payment Program and the Poultry Processor Reimbursement Program.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a new five-year registration for two dicamba products — XtendiMax with VaporGrip Technology and Engenia Herbicide. Through this action, EPA also extended the registration for Tavium Plus VaporGrip Technology.