Alabama Farmers Federation Nominations and USDA Warns of Job Cuts

The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmers are encouraged to nominate research and

Extension personnel for two awards from the Alabama Farmers Federation by the deadline of June 6, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.

Florida Sends Firefighters West and ASF Efforts in Dominican Republic

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commission Nikki Fried deploys firefighters west to battle wildfires, and efforts are underway in the Dominican Republic to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever to U.S. shores.