AL Ag Department Assisting with Long-Range Water Planning

Randall Weiseman October 4, 2012 Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Specialty Crops

Water is a hot topic for our producers, which is why Al Ag Commissioner John McMillan says he is pleased that the Department of Agriculture and Industries is a part of a working group to address long-range water planning.

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