In The News...  | Applications are now being accepted until Feb. 1 for the third year of the Congressional Ag Internship program sponsored by the Alabama Farmers Federation in cooperation with Alabama’s three land-grant universities -- Auburn University, Alabama A&M and Tuskegee University. more... |  | On Saturday, October 25th, Commissioner Ron Sparks welcomed young Alabamians from across the state to Montgomery to participate in the first annual "Commissioner's Classic" Jackpot Steer & Heifer Show. More than 80 boys and girls proudly showed their livestock with a chance to earn cash prizes. more... |  | The Department of Agriculture & Industries' Pesticide Residue Laboratory has confirmed the presence of melamine in the ‘strawberry’ and ‘chocolate’ flavors of “Koala’s March” crème filled cookies manufactured in China. Consumers are advised to discard the products and avoid consumption. more... |  | A recent rash of cattle and farm equipment thefts in Chambers, Clay, and Franklin Counties has prompted the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to offer a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and final conviction of anyone stealing or destroying cattle or equipment belonging to an association member. more... |  | Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Ron Sparks is the new president of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). Commissioner Sparks was elected Tuesday, during NASDA’s 2008 annual meeting and succeeds North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson. more... |
| Farm Fresh Produce! |  | The 2008 Alabama U-Pick Directory is a guide to u-pick operations and agricultural tourism opportunities throughout the state. Visiting Alabama U-Pick farms is a family event that can be enjoyed all year long at these Alabama Farms. |
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Product Recalls - Nov 9th
| Alabama Fall Recipes! |  | As we get ready for the holiday season, we usually think of cooking festive meals for family and friends. You can make special times even better by adding a personal homemade touch to your desserts. There are many sweet creations you can make at home using Alabama made products! more... |
| Product Spotlight |  | McRae's Foods, an Alabama family owned operation, produces some of the highest quality specialty sauces you will find anywhere. Currently offering three masterfully crafted flavors, McRae's focuses on producing delicious specialty and gourmet sauces based on secret family recipes. The name, Mama’s Backwoods BBQ Sauce, says it all! more... |
| In The Field |  | A seed analyst from the Seed Lab Division is shown testing for germination to determine how well the seed grows. To protect consumers, the Seed Lab also does a purity test. The seeds then go under germination by temperature and then are separated to make sure the seeds are not bad. This test will show if the seeds are labeled correctly and ensure that the consumer will get what they pay for. |
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