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“Our row crop farmers in Alabama are encountering immense financial pressure," Pate said.

The bill paves the way for the creation of the Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation to operate the Alabama Farm Center.

Friday, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting applications for the annual Century and Heritage (C & H) Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs. The purpose of both programs is to recognize family farms that have played a significant role in Alabama’s history. A Century Farm is one that has been in the … Continued

Saturday, U.S. Senate candidate former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville addressed the St. Clair County Farmer’s Federation at their annual meeting at Greensport Marina and campground on picturesque Neely Henry Lake. Tuberville compared running for Senate to college football recruiting. “This is recruiting on steroids,” Tuberville said. “Folks we are in trouble,” Tuberville said. … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Alabama Senator Luther Strange (R) announced that he is co-sponsoring repealing the Death Tax. The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 would permanently repeal the Federal estate tax, more commonly known as the death tax. The bill is sponsored by Senator John Thune (R-South Dakota) … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 16, the members of the House Rural Caucus held a lengthy meeting with top Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) officials and Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan (R), state Veterinarian Tommy Frazier as well as representatives of the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association and … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 14, the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee is scheduled to launch a new initiative to continue its mission of conserving Alabama’s natural resources. Conserve Alabama is a campaign to increase awareness and engage a greater audience of those who believe in the noble endeavor of conserving … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), along with 28 other senators, has formally asked U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis to withdraw new Department of Labor rules which they say threaten America’s ability to train the next generation of farmers and ranchers. The new rules “Child Labor Regulations, Orders and Statements … Continued