disaster areas

USDA Declares 19 Alabama Counties Disaster Areas Due to Drought

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Funding, USDA-FSA

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 …

U.S. Hay Acreage Continues its Downward Trend

Dan Livestock, Pasture

U.S. hay acreage is continuing its long-term downward trend, and the drought out West isn’t helping things. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

South Canada Livestock Producers Could See Winter Hay Shortage

Dan Cattle, Industry News Release

Some cattle producers in Canada could face a hay shortage this winter. Saskatchewan ranchers looking for local feed this winter might have a difficult time, but other provinces saw near-record hay production. Commodity News Service Canada reports localized shortages will prompt producers to find other sources. However, how soon depends on how much hay they have stockpiled. Also, lower-quality grain …