New Alabama Law Cuts Taxes for Gulf Coast Commercial Fishermen
A new Alabama law signed by Gov. Kay Ivey will cut taxes on commercial fishing vessels, equipment and supplies starting in 2023, extending exemptions long enjoyed by farmers to Gulf…
Baldwin County Farmers Bet on Hemp as New Cash Crop Takes Root
Baldwin County farmer Chip Bryars and his new consulting firm, Hemp-Tek, are helping area growers test hemp as a commodity crop this season, betting on CBD oil and future fiber…
Foley Leads Push to Build Farm Produce Hub for Baldwin County Growers
Foley is converting a vacant industrial building into a produce hub meant to link Baldwin County farmers with restaurants, schools and grocers.
Sparks Tells Mobile Democrats He Will Be on the 2010 Ballot, and Hints It Won’t Be for Governor
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks told a Mobile luncheon crowd he will run statewide in 2010 for governor or lieutenant governor, while signaling he would not challenge Artur Davis.