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  Jan 16, 2025

  Meet State Young Farmers Committee Chair Denzil Dees

  Fresh U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish sizzled on the grill as Denzil Dees chatted about his goals as the newly elected Alabama Farmers Federation State Young Farmers Committee chairman.

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  Jan 16, 2025

  Meet State Women’s Leadership Committee Chair Rachel Chastain

  HONK. HONK. HONK. Rachel Chastain quickly rolled down her truck window, glanced back at her cattle trailer and turned toward the driver who’d caught her attention at an intersection in Talladega.

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  Jan 07, 2025

  Aid Package Gives Farm Country Glimmer of Hope

  A glimmer of hope shot through bleak, in-the-red farm country late last year as Congress included $10 billion of economic aid for farmers in an end-of-year resolution.

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  Dec 31, 2024

  Biosecurity Protocols Set for Poultry Producers  

  Alabama poultry producers impacted by Highly Pathogenetic Avian Influenza (HPAI) are now required to undergo a biosecurity audit before seeking eligibility for indemnity and restocking their flock. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ruling went into effect today and comes after a tough season for U.S. poultry.

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  Dec 30, 2024

  Court Halts CTA Filing Requirement Indefinitely

  After back-and-forth rulings during December, Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements are on hold indefinitely.  

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  Dec 20, 2024

  Farm Relief Package Passes House, Heads to Senate

  The Alabama Farmers Federation hailed today’s hard-fought victory to include $10 billion in economic aid for farmers in the American Relief Act. The U.S. House passed the measure in the early evening 366-34, with all seven members from Alabama voting to support the bill. The Senate is expected to approve the continuing resolution later tonight or tomorrow.