Alabama Legislature Names Ag Committee Members

Legislative leaders have been named to oversee the Senate and House of Representatives agriculture committees during the Alabama Legislature’s 2019-22 quadrennium. Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn, will chair the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, while Rep. Danny Crawford, R-Athens, leads the House of Representatives Agriculture and Forestry Committee. The Alabama Farmers Federation’s David Cole said Whatley and Crawford understand …

Ag Bills Move from Alabama House to Senate

A couple of bills of interest to agriculture moved from the Alabama House to the Senate this week. Leigha Cauthen, executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, has the details. Ag Bills Move from Alabama House to Senate Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

Alabama Legislative Update

While various bills continue moving in the Alabama Legislature Leigha Cauthen, executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, notes there has been some movement with the state budget. Alabama Legislative Update Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …

Hunting Issue Discussed in Alabama Legislature

Various bills of interest to agriculture were discussed this past week by Alabama Legislators, including one dealing with hunting deer and feral hogs. Alabama Agribusiness Council Executive Director Leigha Cauthen has the details on that and another bill they have been tracking. Hunting Issue Discussed in Alabama Legislature Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …

Alabama Legislature Heads into Final Week

Next week the Alabama Legislature will head into their final full week, as only four days remain in the 2017 session. Leigha Cauthen with the Alabama Agribusiness Council has an update on what transpired this past week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

Six Days Remain in Alabama Legislative Session

Alabama lawmakers have just six days remaining in the 2017 Alabama Legislative Session, which is scheduled to end by May 22nd. Leigha Cauthen with the Alabama Agribusiness Council has an update on what was discussed this week.   Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

Nine Days Remain in Alabama Legislative Session

There are nine days left to the 2017 Alabama legislative session, and with an update on what transpired this past week, here’s Leigha Cauthen with the Alabama Agribusiness Council. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …