7. Former Alabama state senator pleads guilty to felony theft On Tuesday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that former State Senator Zeb Little (D-Cullman) was convicted of two counts of felony theft after Little, an attorney, admitted to unlawfully taking client funds from his trust account. Little agreed to pay restitution in the amount […]

Tuesday might go down as one of the biggest days in Alabama’s 2020 U.S. Senate race when all is said and done. As first reported by Yellowhammer News, former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville has been endorsed by FarmPAC, the influential political arm of the Alabama Farmers Federation. The endorsement has been ratified […]

With unemployment at an all-time low and companies relocating to Alabama’s business-friendly environment, our state’s economy is strong. Unfortunately, rural counties have lagged behind their urban neighbors in infrastructure development, job creation and revenue growth. This year, Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama legislature took strides toward closing the prosperity gap through investment in roads, […]

The sector of the economy perhaps hit the hardest by President Donald Trump’s tough tack on trade, in particular, with China, has been agriculture. Alabama is no exception to that reality. However, according to Alabama Farmers Federation national affairs director Mitt Walker, that is something most Alabama farmers are willing to accept if that stance […]

Although it is sometimes overlooked, agriculture still dominates Alabama’s overall economy as the largest industry in the state throughout all 67 counties. The annual $70 billion industry employs roughly one of every 4.6 workers in Alabama, with agricultural, forestry and related industries accounting for some 580,000 jobs in total. However, fewer Alabamians are choosing to […]

ELKMONT – Even though it does not get the attention that other sectors of the Alabama economy receive, agriculture remains at the top of the chart for statewide economic activity. That was the case made by Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell on Friday during the northern swing of ALFA’s crop outlook tour at Hobbs […]

Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell on Thursday praised the Trump administration for new relief from retaliatory Chinese tariffs and called for a trade deal to soon be reached to solve the longterm strain on the state’s agriculture industry. Parnell released a statement regarding U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announcing further details of the […]

Donated by the Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Companies, the Auburn University equestrian team and equestrian Coach Greg Williams are now the proud owners of a 2019 Duramax Diesel Chevrolet Silverado 2500. “This truck is an amazing asset for us,” Williams said. “This is going to be a very nice vehicle to use when accepting donated horses […]

Outsiders might not understand the culture or way of life in rural Alabama. However, a new video is showing why Alabamians should be proud of its small towns and everything that comes along with living in one. This Is Alabama on Friday released a video presented by Alfa Insurance entitled, “An Ode to Alabama Small […]

American agriculture has long been the envy of the world. Thanks to investment in plant and animal breeding, pest management, conservation and automation, U.S. farmers have more than doubled productivity since 1980 while reducing erosion and protecting the environment. If America is to remain a farming superpower, we must strengthen research efforts at our colleges […]

Farming feeds Alabama, but our state’s farmers also help feed the world. That’s why the Alabama Farmers Federation is urging Congress to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. Canada and Mexico are our first and third largest export markets. This agreement not only preserves our partnership with these neighbors, but it also shows the United […]

A major agricultural project that had been the object of countless hours of work by many finally became a reality on Tuesday evening. The Alabama Farm Center has found its home in Chilton County.

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) is adding another star to its governmental affairs team. Shortly after breaking BCA’s hiring of Molly Cagle from Manufacture Alabama, sources confirmed to Yellowhammer News that Alabama Farmers Federation Director of State Affairs David Cole is coming on board at the same time. Cole, like Cagle, is joining BCA’s governmental […]

MONTGOMERY — During his keynote address to close the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 97th Annual Meeting, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich spoke candidly about President Donald Trump’s administration, touching on trade and the president’s tweeting habits. Before Gingrich addressed the crowd of 1,200 assembled at the Renaissance in downtown Montgomery, Governor Kay Ivey delivered […]

Chilton County farmer Jimmy Parnell was re-elected to a fourth term as president of the Alabama Farmers Federation at the organization’s 97th annual meeting in Montgomery on Monday. Parnell was first elected in 2012. He is a fifth-generation beef cattle farmer and partner in a family logging business. The Stanton native thanked the voting delegates […]

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan was honored at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 97th annual meeting Sunday evening in Montgomery, receiving the organization’s highest honor. The Alabama Farmers Federation is the state’s largest farm organization, at more than 350,000 members strong. “I am humbled and truly honored to have been selected for this award,” McMillan […]

Alabama is well known for its Southern hospitality and cooking, and now one contest will attempt to crown the best of the best when it comes to the Yellowhammer State’s breakfast joints. “Breakfast — It’s the most important meal of the day, and ‘Simply Southern TV’ wants to know which local restaurant butters your biscuit […]

7. NBC News, and plenty of other outlets, told a lie this weekend about President Donald Trump, President Ulysses S. Grant and General Robert E. Lee,  and they took two days to correct it. — President Trump was at a rally in Ohio telling a story about Ohio-born then-General Grant beating Robert E. Lee. When Trump […]

To help the state’s farmers recover from Hurricane Michael’s devastation, the Alabama Farmers Federation has established a relief fund to directly benefit producers. Federation President Jimmy Parnell, in a press release, thanked the many Alabamians who have expressed support for the hardworking producers affected by the historic hurricane. “Farmers in south Alabama have received an […]

When Hurricane Michael hammered the southeast corner of Alabama Wednesday, the storm ripped apart what some farmers predicted was the area’s best cotton crop in years, says a release by the Alabama Farmers Federation. The then-Category 4 hurricane sustained winds of 155 mph as it landed in Mexico Beach, Florida, and packed a powerful punch […]

In a press release Monday, the Alabama Farmers Federation joined agricultural groups across the country in praising the progress made by President Donald Trump’s administration on trade agreements. That same day, Trump announced a renegotiated trade deal with Canada, which sets the stage for replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the new […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation reacted with optimism to Monday’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) detailing how $6.3 billion in federal aid will assist farmers who face the uncertainty of trade negotiations and the disruption of retaliations. The USDA’s plan is the first round of up to $12 billion in aid for farmers […]

By Jerry Underwood Montgomery officials said the area attracted $411 million in new capital investment in 2016, with a lion’s share of that total coming from existing businesses. Led by significant investments from companies such as Alfa, Baptist Health and Jackson Hospital, existing businesses announced plans for $319.7 million in new investment in the Montgomery […]

The Yellowhammer Power & Influence 50 is an annual list of the 50 most powerful and influential players in Alabama politics and business — the men and women who shape the state. This year’s list is being released in three segments: Government officials and politicians, lobbyists and consultants, and today’s segment, business leaders. Don’t miss […]