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Alabama FB Innovation Finalists and U.S. to Press China on Phase One
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Two Alabama companies are semi-finalists for the American Farm Bureau Federation's Ag Innovation Challenge, and U.S. Trade Representative Tai to press China on Phase-One obligations.
Taproot Decline Up in Alabama and ASF Protection
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Taproot decline appears in more Alabama soybean fields, and U.S. pork industry study finds we're well protected against African Swine Fever.
Southern Cotton Numbers Revised and H-2A Doubles Workers
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NASS revises cotton acreage and production estimates, and H-2A guestworker program more than doubles in size since 2010.
Court Rejects Alabama's Water Suit and Red Meat Sustainability
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A U.S. District Court Judge rejects Alabama's claims the Corps of Engineers violated federal water control laws, and USMEF recognizes importance of sustainable red meat production.
Farm Real Estate Values Up and USDA Invests in Rural Health Care
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Farm real estate values in Southeast grow higher, and USDA invests $500-million to help improve rural health care.
Army Worms in Alabama and EPA OK's Herbicide Paraquat for 15 years
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Army worms make their way across Alabama and the South, and EPA okay's herbicide Paraquat for another 15-years.
EPA's Reversal of Water Protection Rule and Ag Economy Outlook Strong
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Alabama Farmers and others concern over EPA's reversal of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, and economy outlook holds strong for agriculture.
Alabama Man Livestock Auctioneer Champ and Olympic Grass from Georgia
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Alabama's Chuck Bradley wins World Livestock Auctioneer Champion, and Olympic grass in Japan from Georgia.
Bama's Best Chicken Tenders and China ASF Control Complicated
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Bama's Best Chicken Tenders made by Bobby's Restaurant in Eva, and China's efforts to control African Swine Fever remains complicated.
Alfa Foundation's 1,000 Scholarships and Ag Barometer Down
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Another 1,000 scholarships for Alabama college students will be handed out by Alfa Foundation, and the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is down for the second straight month.
Alabama Ag History and More USDA Aid for Agriculture
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The Alabama Dept of Ag is accepting applications for Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm program through August, and USDA prepares to distribute for aid for ag segments impacted by pandemic.
Alabama Cotton Acres Down and Southern Border Issues Continue
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Alabama cotton acres in 2020 are down, and ag groups call on Biden Administration to do something about Southern Border dangers for farmers and ranchers.
Alabama Cattle Numbers Down 1% and Int'l Food Prices Highest Since 2011
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Alabama cattle numbers are down but only 1%, and International Food Prices highest since 2011.
Alabama Ag Law Pathway and JBS Ransomeware Attack
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Faulkner University and Alabama Farmers Federation launch Ag Law Pathway program, and JBS processing knocked out temporarily in ransomeware attack by Russian hackers.
Alabama Farmers Fed Celebrates Legis Victories and Ethanol Exemptions Canceled
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Alabama Farmers Federation celebrates just completed legislative victories, and federal appeals court cancels three ethanol exemptions.
Alabama Row Crops Steady and Drought in Western States
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Alabama row crop acreage expected to remain steady, and drought in Western State expected to complicate growing season.
U.S. Field Crop Values Soar and USTR Tai on Trade with China
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The value estimates on U.S. field and miscellaneous crops soar since 2019, and new USTR Katherine Tai talks tough trade with China.
SE Farmworkers & Pay Numbers and Seed Growers See Higher Demand
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Numbers are out for Southeast Farmworkers and pay, and Seed growers are seeing greater demand during pandemic.
Alabama CAFO Permits Streamlined and SNAP Increase Continuation
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The permit process for Alabama CAFOs has been streamlined, and House Ag Committee proposes continuation of 15% increase in SNAP benefits.