Farming in Alabama

Alabama Agriculture Farm Crops
Annual Revenue
(past 5 years average)
Wheat: $16,703,870
Rice: $0
Grains: $12,794,733
Soybeans: $13,989,578
Sunflower Seed & Oil: $0
Peanuts: $27,041,211
Cotton: $126,108,435
Cotton Seed: $3,805,835
Tobacco: $0
Fruits & Juice: $2,674,420
Tree & Nuts: $2,179,732
Vegetables: $2,697,041
Livestock: $10,647,528
Hides & Skins: $177,752
Poultry: $223,876,580
Fats & Oils: $133,004
Dairy: $1,870,041
Feeds: $12,616,514
Seeds: $1,472,718
Other: $63,078,277
TOTAL: $521,867,270

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Alabama prosecutors subpoena records of former agriculture commissioner Ron Sparks - al.com (blog)

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Alabama prosecutors subpoena records of former agriculture commissioner Ron Sparks al.com (blog) There is nothing to hide," said former Alabama agriculture commissioner Ron Sparks. "They won't find anything we did wrong." (AP file photo/Dave Martin) MONTGOMERY -- State prosecutors have subpoenaed an array of records from the Alabama Department of ... Alabama prosecutors subpoena records of former agriculture commissionerThe Republic all 7 news articles »

Alabama conducting immigration law impact survey - Southeast Farm Press

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Alabama conducting immigration law impact survey Southeast Farm Press By Melissa Martin, Alabama Farmers Federation • According to AAC officials, survey participation is critical to providing a clear assessment of the impact the new law could have on Alabama's agricultural industry. In an effort to gauge current and ... Studies, surveys examine immigration law's impactMontgomery Advertiser State seeks farmers', agribusinesses' input on immigration law effectal.com (blog) Alabama Immigration Law to Cost State's Economy $2.3 BillionLatin American Herald Tribune Press-Register - al.com (blog) -New America Media -News Courier all 85 news articles »

Kansas plan to allow illegal immigrants to stay, work - INDOlink

Kansas plan to allow illegal immigrants to stay, work INDOlink A coalition of business groups will propose Kansas start a new program to help some illegal immigrants remain in the state so they can hold down jobs in agriculture and other industries with labor shortages, coalition representatives disclosed. and more »

Kansas Seeks Waiver for Undocumented Workers to Solve Farm Crisis - Fox News

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Kansas Seeks Waiver for Undocumented Workers to Solve Farm Crisis Fox News File - In this May 10, 2011 file photo, field workers pick onion bulbs on a Vidalia onion farm in Lyons, Ga. Georgia and Alabama have approved laws that have tough enforcement provisions that farmers say are scaring migrant workers away from the states ... Kan. plan: Allow illegal immigrants to stay, workBoston.com Proposal from Kan. business groups goes against immigration guru's national ...Washington Post Kansas ag secretary asks DHS to legitimize illegal immigrant farm laborDaily Caller all 412 news articles »

Alabama farm leaders testify on irrigation, immigration, poultry research - Southeast Farm Press

Alabama farm leaders testify on irrigation, immigration, poultry research Southeast Farm Press By Jeff Helms, Alabama Farmers Federation • While poultry farmers are looking to Auburn for new technology that will reduce energy consumption and improve chicken health, Auburn College of Agriculture Dean Bill Batchelor said the best way for many ... Senate ag committee talks legislation in AuburnOpelika Auburn News all 2 news articles »

Arkansas' catfish farming down in 2011; state trails Mississippi, Alabama in ... - The Republic

Arkansas' catfish farming down in 2011; state trails Mississippi, Alabama in ... The Republic Arkansas is the third-largest catfish-producing state, behind Mississippi and Alabama. "We certainly have lost a lot of acres in the last few years," said Charles Collins, executive director of Catfish Farmers of Arkansas. "Prices just haven't been ... Arkansas' Catfish Production Declines In 2011KTBS all 15 news articles »

Kansas Immigration Proposals Spark Cries Of Hypocrisy From Democrats - Huffington Post

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Kansas Immigration Proposals Spark Cries Of Hypocrisy From Democrats Huffington Post Devine, who represents the coalition, was agriculture secretary in the cabinet of former Gov. Bill Graves (R). Kansas has had a long history with immigration-related bans, with Kobach working with Arizona and Alabama officials on their legislation. Kansas Immigration Law Would Authorize Illegal Workers, Bucking National TrendInternational Business Times all 2 news articles »

Agriculture is big business in Miss. - Laurel Leader Call

Agriculture is big business in Miss. Laurel Leader Call Sponsored by the JCJC Foundation, the event commemorated the institution's centennial by focusing on JCJC's beginning as an agriculture high school and highlighting the impact of agri-business in Mississippi history. More than 200 people from across ... and more »

Kansas may allow undocumented to work - Asianjournal.com

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Kansas may allow undocumented to work Asianjournal.com WHILE states like Arizona and Alabama have passed tough measures to discourage illegal immigration, Kansas is taking the opposite approach. According to a report in the International Business Times, a coalition of business and agricultural groups is ... Kansas bill seeks to pair undocumented immigrants, jobsCNN Kansas Immigration Hardliner Fights Plan to Allow Undocumented WorkersFox News Kansas prepares for clash of wills over future of unauthorised immigrantsThe Guardian Huffington Post all 35 news articles »

Alabama farmers receive $16 million in disaster aid from last year's severe ... - al.com (blog)

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Alabama farmers receive $16 million in disaster aid from last year's severe ... al.com (blog) By Budd McLaughlin, The Huntsville Times Phillip Roberson's chicken farm was destroyed by the April 27, 2011 F5 tornado as it came through Mount Hope, AL. (The Huntsville Times/Robin Conn) HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- As the central part of the state ... and more »