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Ag commissioner encouraged by Trump order to DOJ to investigate packers for cattle market manipulation

Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate (R) thanked President Donald J. Trump (R) for asking the Department of Justice to investigate the Big Four meatpackers for possible market manipulation of the price that farmers and ranchers get for their beef cattle. “I want to thank President Trump for asking the U.S. Department … Continued
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May 28, 2020

Ranchers group supports president’s order to keep meatpackers operating

Thursday, rancher group R-CALF-USA announced that they were in support of President Donald J. Trump’s (R) executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to declare meatpacking operations critical infrastructure that must remain open. R-CALF USA said in a statement that, “Trump’s action was necessary to prevent further collapse of the United States’ meat supply chain.” … Continued
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May 1, 2020

Randall Shedd awarded Alabama Agribusiness Council’s legislator of the year award

The Alabama Agribusiness Council awarded their legislator of the year award to State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Cullman, at their annual conference on Monday. “I appreciate the Alabama Agribusiness Council presenting me with their ‘Legislator of the Year’ award last night at their annual conference,” Shedd said on social media. “Agribusiness is Alabama and my district’s … Continued
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June 27, 2019

Alabama international exports topped $21 billion last year

While an escalating global trade war likely had an effect, the value of Alabama exports topped $21 billion in 2018. The state had increased shipments of chemicals, paper products and aerospace parts to overseas markets according to figures from the U.S. Commerce Department. State exports were hurt by ongoing U.S. trade disputes with China and … Continued
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March 12, 2019

Gerald Dial announces run for Agriculture and Industries Commissioner

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama state Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination for commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Dial said that his campaign is focused on creating jobs in the state – whether it be agriculture, professional services or anything in between. “I … Continued
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October 20, 2017

Rural Caucus Holds Meeting With ADEM, Ag Leaders to Discuss Fees on Poultry Farmers

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
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August 17, 2016