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Jasper Lumber nears completion of $135 million sawmill upgrade

Work began on the sawmill improvements in 2020 and should be complete in 2026.

Conservation Resources works to keep trees and soil healthy to increase timber yields

The company uses the Regenified management practice to improve soil and restore the health of the ecosystem.

Bob Baron built his weather radar company to mitigate the tragedy of unexpected storms

The weather software and data company provides its services to television and radio stations and other entities across the globe.

Beck’s Turf Farm has been supplying sod since 1938

Beck's Turf has supplied sod for university fields and movie sets to customer's backyards.

Cooper Lumber acquires Thomasville Lumber Co.

Cooper Lumber, a division of Cooper Timberlands, has acquired Thomasville Lumber Co. Inc. in Thomasville. Cooper Timberlands is a company of The Cooper Group,...

Domain Timber Advisors acquires 1,950 acres in Alabama

The Alabama land was a part of transactions acquiring 5,800 acres for the company’s forestland portfolio.

JSU’s emergency management program prepares students for careers in disaster response

Preparation is key in weathering an emergency. JSU prepares students to know how to respond to a weather-related event or a terrorist attack.

Canfor closing Jackson plant, expanding Fulton facility

Canfor is restructuring to consolidate operations in the company’s modern facilities.

Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million expansion

Demopolis-based Two Rivers Lumber is starting construction of a second sawmill in Coosa County, a $115 million investment in the state.

Alabama Cooperative Extension System translates research into practical life skills

Urban and rural 4-H programs, food safety classes, gardening information and more are all part of the Extension Systems' programs.

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