A new statewide coalition, Freedom First Alabama, was launched today with a clear mission: Stop the spread of costly big-government policies.

After a banner year fraught with battles on Capitol Hill and in weather-worn fields, Alabama farmers celebrated resiliency, resolve and their reliance on a higher power December 7-8 in Montgomery.

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) has announced its endorsement of three Republican candidates for the Baldwin County Commission.

State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) was endorsed once again by the Alabama Farmers Federation – this time – for his 2026 re-election bid.

Learn about Joe Freeman, the new candidate for House District 95, and his impactful endorsements from prominent local leaders.

Alfa announced the launch of renovations at their new corporate headquarters in the former Capitol Commerce Center building in Montgomery.

Two influential statewide organizations have endorsed Vestavia Hills attorney Derek Chen for the open position of State Auditor. Chen picked up endorsements of Manufacture Alabama and the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA). This is Chen’s first political race. He previously worked in the Alabama Secretary of State’s office and the Tuscaloosa District Attorney’s office. He holds […]

Alabama U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) and Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), and Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) continued to blame Democrats for a government shutdown, citing the over a $1.5 trillion Democrats want to spend (including spending on illegals’ healthcare), while the impact on Alabama’s military installations starts to take hold

The Alabama Farmers Federation officially threw its weight behind Katherine Robertson in Alabama’s open 2026 attorney general contest.

Alabama’s largest farmers’ organization, the Alabama Farmers’ Federation (ALFA), has released its endorsements in the 2026 statewide races.

In this guest opinion, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) writes Alabama’s farmers are at the heart of our economy and our way of life.

The Alabama Farmers Federation has formally endorsed State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) in his re-election bid for State Senate District  32, which covers much of Baldwin County. His local Federation officials pointed to Elliott’s “strong work ethic” and consistency on conservative issues important to local farmers. “Sen. Elliott is as hard working as anyone in the Legislature,” […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Tuscaloosa businessman Norman Crow in the upcoming election for House District 63. John E. Walker IV, Tuscaloosa County Farmers Federation president, is touting Crow’s personal involvement and accomplishments when given presiding positions. “Norman Crow has long been a leader in Tuscaloosa County,” said Walker. “He participates in many aspects […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) officially endorsed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville in his bid for Governor of Alabama in 2026 on Thursday. ALFA, which speaks for more than 350,000 member families across all 67 Alabama counties, is responsible for its political and grassroots influence through FarmPAC, backing Tuberville (R-Auburn) today. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said […]

The 2025 Legislative Session was my second representing House District 16, which includes all of Fayette, northern Tuscaloosa, and western Jefferson Counties. After winning this seat in a contested special election in 2024, I have worked every day with one goal — to bring more jobs and opportunity and an even higher quality of life […]

In a specially called and contentious primary election battle in Alabama House District 11, Heath Allbright emerged victorious over Don Fallin. As the old saying goes — “money is the lifeblood of politics” — and the House District 11 special election primary was a prime example that resources can make all the difference in a […]

During the 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature, lawmakers have worked hard to address the needs and issues in every portion of our state – from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee Valley, from the Wiregrass to the Blackbelt, from the big cities to the small towns, and in all points in between. But […]

Alabama farmer Monica Carroll will bring decades of agricultural experience, plus a passion for serving people, to her new role as the state’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director. Appointed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Carroll begins May 5. “When we have farmers who come in and look for our programs, I can […]

President Donald Trump’s commencment speech at the University of Alabama was a big gradiose speech where he talked about his first 100 days, the future, and told graduates to “think big, work hard, never give up.”

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) is advancing their proposal to offer farm bureau health plans through the Alabama Legislature after passage from the Alabama House earlier this month. During that vote, only one ‘no’ vote was cast. According to a recent interview with the bill’s sponsor, State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook), said even that […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories

A proposal that would allow the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) to offer alternative health coverage plans to its members is one step away from becoming law, after receiving committee approval in the Alabama Senate on Tuesday.

The Alabama House overwhelmingly passed legislation on Thursday that would allow the Alabama Farmers Federation to provide health coverage that is not classified as traditional health insurance, also known as farm bureau health plans. According to ALFA, farm families across the state are caught in a healthcare gap, facing some of the highest out-of-pocket costs […]

NASA has announced that it worked out a deal with the Office of Personnel Management to avoid the Trump administration’s expected mass layoffs, choosing instead to base cuts for its 1,300 probationary employees on performance or voluntary terms, thus preserving much of its 18,000-person workforce critical to the Artemis moon program.