Alabama Cattlemen’s Association slams Trump plan to increase Argentinian beef imports
Trump's move to quadruple Argentinian beef imports drew criticism from ranchers and even his own allies, who viewed it as a betrayal.
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Agriculture Department providing shelters for livestock evacuating due to Zeta
The Alabama A&M Agribition Center will open effective immediately for livestock that is being evacuated.
Alabama farmers are providing students with virtual field trips
The COVID-19 global pandemic and forced economic shutdown have left most of Alabama’s school children at home; being educated by their parents, with some resources being sent by the school systems. Most parents are struggling to find educational resources to keep their children both learning and engaged. Alabama farmers are coming to the aid of … Continued
Drought hitting Alabama cattle producers hard
Recent rains across parts of Alabama have helped some, but Alabama cattle producers are still reeling from “flash drought” conditions that is impacting grazing pastures, hay production and delaying planting of winter grasses used to feed cattle. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor report released last week portions of 16 states across the south are … Continued
Legislature passes bill to ban laboratory grown meat substitutes from being labeled as meat
Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed a bill to ensure that laboratory-grown meat substitutes are not sold to Alabama consumers labeled as “meat.” House Bill 518 was sponsored by State Representative Danny Crawford, R-Athens, and carried in the Alabama Senate by State Senator David Sessions, R-Grand Bay. The legislation ensures that the definition of “meat” only … Continued
State Cattlemen’s Association President addresses St. Clair Cattlemen
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, March 24, 2017, the St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association met in Ashville to hear an address from recently elected Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) President Richard Meadows. St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association President Terry Brown thanked Richard Meadows for coming all the way from Columbia, Alabama for the event. … Continued
Drought Conditions Lead to Hay Shortage
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 13, 2016, due to worsening drought conditions the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, in cooperation with the Alabama Agribusiness Council, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Alabama Farmers Federation, are launching an online hay listing. Commissioner of Alabama Agriculture and Industries … Continued
Albertville Men Arrested in Etowah County for Stealing Farm Equipment
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Agricultural & Rural Crime Unit (ARCU) has recovered 11 pieces of farm equipment totaling $489,041 in a raid in Etowah County. The equipment was stolen from six different states including Fla., La., Miss., Ark., Tenn. and N.C. ARCU agents arrested Albertville residents Jody D. … Continued