Study: HudsonAlpha has had $4.2 billion impact on Alabama economy

The biotech and agricultural research institute has increased its economic impact by 31% in last two years.

Drax increases access to the biomass market

The company is partnering with the Federation of Southern Cooperatives to reach African American farmers.

Farmers in Alabama’s Legislature

Lessons from the land inform Alabama's policies from agricultural issues and land usage to transportation, business licences and fuel costs.

Peco Foods’ community efforts go well beyond chicken feed

The Tuscaloosa-based poultry producer is an active participant in the communities in which it has plants.

USDA breaks ground on soil research buildings at Auburn

New soil research buildings in Auburn will house the National Soil Dynamics Laboratory

Credit union executive finds relaxation at his pecan farm

Redstone Federal Credit Union President and CEO Joe Newberry owns Newberry Pecans, his family farm in Ardmore.

Jones Valley Teaching Farm raises $8.3 million to build food education center

Jones Valley Teaching Farm has completed the Ready to Grow Capital Campaign, raising $8.3 million towards the building of the Center for Food Education.

Alfa insures the farm

At 76 years old, Alfa Insurance and its affiliates provide insurance and financial services in 11 states for more than a million customers.

Retrospect: First Harvest

A farmer, a banker and the power of the peanut changed Coffee County forever, as memorialized in this bronze panel at Alabama Bicentennial Park.

South Alabama companies plan $92 million expansions

Two Houston County companies plan to make $92 million in infrastructure improvements, resulting in at least 70 new jobs

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