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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosting Legislative Events This Week

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosts Legislative Events as Session Begins With the Alabama legislative session now underway, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is once again positioning itself at the center of agricultural policy discussions in Montgomery. The association is hosting a series of legislative events at its downtown headquarters, designed to showcase the beef industry while strengthening relationships with state and …

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USDA Appoints Trump Administration Leaders to Alabama FSA State Committee: Meet the New Team

In a significant move for Alabama’s agricultural sector, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of five esteemed leaders to the Alabama Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Committee under the Trump Administration. This development underscores a commitment to bolstering support for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the state. If you’re involved in Alabama agriculture or simply …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Looking Forward to Alabama Legislative Session

Alabama Legislative Session Begins with Focus on Budgets and a Fast Timeline The Alabama legislative session begins this week in Montgomery, and agricultural groups are closely watching how lawmakers approach the final year of the quadrennium. Ahead of the session, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association shared insight into what producers can expect as legislators convene. “We are entering …

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USDA Declares 19 Alabama Counties Disaster Areas Due to Drought

Severe Drought Takes a Toll on Alabama Farmers Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has officially designated 19 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas following prolonged drought conditions. The designation reflects widespread agricultural losses during the most recent growing season. “The drought severely affected several Alabama counties, impacting …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Highlighting Membership Mailing

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Kicks Off 2026 Membership Mailing Membership is the lifeblood of any cattlemen’s association, and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is starting the new year by highlighting its first membership mailing for 2026. The mailing is now circulating, and ACA leaders want producers across the state to know what to expect—and why renewing membership is so important. We …

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Alabama Christmas Tree Farm Project Donates Trees To Marines

Alabama Agriculture Project Brings Christmas Trees and Holiday Joy to Marines in North Carolina The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has announced a heartwarming outcome from one of its efforts to strengthen and modernize Christmas tree production across the state. A research project conducted in partnership with Auburn University has resulted in the donation of more than 200 Christmas …